Some issues in the Christian life matter more than others. The apostle Paul made a distinction between matters that were primary to the gospel, and issues that were not. In 1 Corinthians 15:3 he writes, “What I received I passed... Continue...
Soon after Hurricane Florence devastated areas of the East Coast, Southern Baptists from across the country rushed to the area to provide help. Here are five facts you should know about their efforts. 1. Southern Baptists have been officially involved... Continue...
Pornography is a growing epidemic with men our society, yet the women who battle pornogrophy are largely invisible. Regrettably, the silence from the church concerning this widespread problem has affected the dignity, intimacy, and community of many Christian women. With... Continue...
A new Lifeway Research study released yesterday found that two-thirds of pastors say domestic or sexual violence occurs in the lives of people in their congregation. Fifty-eight percent of pastors say the #MeToo movement has made their congregation more aware... Continue...
When I met my mother-in-law for the first time, her toothless smile, poverty-stricken trailer, and hard-worn wrinkles, visually confirmed the preconceived notions I had developed about her. She was a matriarch symbol of the ailment of our nation’s time—drug addiction.... Continue...
It's May 30, 2018, and William Jones is going home. "I found out 15 days ago," he says. His prison chaplain brought him the news. "I hugged him, and we cried together. Two big, grown men standing there crying together.... Continue...
As you read this, many families in North and South Carolina have been devastated by Hurricane Florence. Some will go back to a place they called home and find everything destroyed by floodwaters. Others will undo plywood boards and remove... Continue...
What’s going on in China? Over the past few weeks, the Chinese government has escalated its persecution of Christians by destroying crosses, burning Bibles, confiscating religion materials, and closing churches. This week the Beijing city authorities banned Zion Church, one... Continue...
If you have a child with autism like I do, you’ve probably devoured stacks of books on the subject. Videos,...
