Overcoming Fear in a Kayak
I love to try new things. Sometimes, however, after I say yes, fear creeps in and I start to feel like maybe I’m in over my head. This is exactly what happened when I learned to kayak.
Navigating Unanticipated Circumstances Within God’s Sovereignty
God has created a world where we have the privilege of interacting with diverse people with diverse experiences and experiencing diverse circumstances. These relationships with people who are different from us and experiences that we would never anticipate are not always bad things.
The Danger of Succumbing to Our History
Last week, Southern Seminary President Al Mohler sparked controversy as he reversed course and endorsed President Donald Trump’s reelection. But should we really expect anything different from a man who continues to affirm the theology of slaveholders who damned people to hell on Earth just
Under Fire From Many, Samaritan’s Purse Finds an Unlikely Champion
New Yorkers haven’t quite known whether to embrace or rebuff Samaritan’s Purse, the evangelical humanitarian relief organization. But Whitney Tilson, who is not religious and had never heard of Franklin Graham, has become one of its field hospital’s most dedicated volunteers and champions.
Most Protestant Pastors See Human Activity Behind Global Warming
For the first time, a majority of Protestant pastors believe global warming is happening and caused by humans. "Fewer pastors are rejecting global warming and climate change out of hand," said Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research. Yet he finds pastors are still split
BWA to Lead Global Pentecost Worship
As Baptists around the world struggle with the coronavirus pandemic, the Baptist World Alliance will lead a three-pronged effort during Pentecost weekend to bring global Baptists together for worship. Elijah Brown, BWA general secretary, announced the initiative during an interview with the Word&Way podcast “Baptist
Why This Baptist Pastor Signed up His Church for a Paycheck Protection Program Loan
I drove to our local bank this morning and dropped off our application for the Paycheck Protection Program, which is administered by the Small Business Administration to help businesses make payroll while their revenues decline significantly due to COVID-19. Our business is a church. I’m the
Survey Numbers Chart Evangelical Defiance Against the States
The coronavirus pandemic has raised a number of difficult questions concerning personal freedoms and public safety, with religion front and center. Should congregations continue to gather in person for worship and other social functions? Can the state restrict religious organizations from fully free functioning?
Taking Care of Mother
Although it is still three weeks until Mother’s Day, I am writing today about taking care of Mother Earth. This week marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, so it is a fitting time to think about taking care of our planet.
Historian Says 1918 Pandemic Shows Churches Can Survive Shutdowns
As churches across the country avoid in-person worship services, a historian and sociologist of religion in American life sees parallels to a previous pandemic. Historian John Schmalzbauer draws encouragement from the fact churches survived the 1918 influenza pandemic as the coronavirus outbreak continues.