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As often occurs when preachers give their pulpits over to a politician, they point to a Bible passage that does not actually justify their decision: 1 Timothy 2:1-2. But the passage does not actually say what proponents claim.

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More Than Testimony

June 3, 2019

author: Brian Kaylor, Word&Way Editor

During the state legislative session in Missouri that ended in May, I found myself at the Capitol more than usual -- and I’ve learned a couple things about the impact of a Baptist minister showing up to speak out for those of minority faiths or

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Where God Is at Work

May 6, 2019

author: Brian Kaylor, Word&Way Editor

On Mar. 13, more than 16 years in Missouri Baptist litigation came to an end. But if we rejoice in our “victories,” we miss the point that we all lost as we hurt the cause of Christ.

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Worshipping with a Blacksmith

April 5, 2019

author: Brian Kaylor, Word&Way Editor

As with most theological topics, a wide diversity of opinions exists among Baptists on the nature of hell. In fact, Baptist theologians and preachers — much like church leaders in the first centuries after Jesus — have long been found in the various hell camps.

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Surprising Moment

April 2, 2019

author: Brian Kaylor, Word&Way Editor

Last year, my wife and I saw the famous Leonard da Vinci mural “The Last Supper.” To be honest, I went because it seemed like something we should do while in Milan. But I was truly impressed by the mural.

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Peace in the Land

March 5, 2019

author: Brian Kaylor, Word&Way Editor

There’s a humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and its dictator “won” an unfair election last year to hold power. But if the recent past in Latin America — and elsewhere — teaches us anything, it’s that military invasions and coups destabilize nations, spark civil wars, devastate

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Shutting Down Others

February 5, 2019

author: Brian Kaylor, Word&Way Editor

As of press time, the U.S. government was reopening after the longest shutdown ever. Although I don’t work for the government, I was surprised how many times the shutdown impacted me.

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Clearing Our Landmines

January 8, 2019

author: Brian Kaylor

As we ponder the story of Jesus' baptism, experts in Israel work to remove thousands of landmines from the area near the River Jordan and the traditional baptism site of Jesus. That’s right: One of the holiest sites remains surrounded by deadly landmines designed to

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Clash of Kingdoms

December 18, 2018

author: Ken Satterfield

Built around the same time as the birth of Jesus, the magnificent Tropaeum Alpium celebrated the victory of Caesar Augustus over the tribes in the Alpine region a decade earlier. Near the same time Augustus built the monument celebrating his military, political and religious might, the

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Killing Our Better Angels

November 7, 2018

author: Ken Satterfield

As the midterm campaigns end, I suspect that no matter who wins, many people will sigh with relief. The breaks in our television shows — for those who still watch live TV — will return to just airing cheesy local car commercials. But I worry

How Not to Pray for the President

More Than Testimony

Where God Is at Work

Worshipping with a Blacksmith

Surprising Moment

Peace in the Land

Shutting Down Others

Clearing Our Landmines

Clash of Kingdoms

Killing Our Better Angels

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