A Shot or Not
Jeanie McGowan reflects on the decision to get a COVID-19 vaccination, and how the experience went. She also notes how she and her husband will continue to do their part to help their community stop the spread of the virus.
A Time for Change
Columnist Christopher Dixon writes that it’s time to make some shifts in the Southern Baptist Convention. It’s time to elect someone to head up the SBC who is interested in scriptural accuracy when it comes to race relations; someone who is interested in leading with
Embracing a Legacy of Cup Bearing
Columnist Terrell Carter writes that not all of us are called or able to be on the frontlines of service for God’s kingdom, but that does not stop us from being able to make a significant contribution in our own way.
What We Can Learn From a Business That Didn’t Advertise
Columnist Ken Satterfield offers lessons from a surprise moment on Super Bowl Sunday as Stephen Colbert produced a big ad for a struggling local bookstore in North Carolina. What can churches and others learn from this moment?
Consuming Religious Content Does Not Equal Community
Columnist Greg Mamula writes that the online church experience can make pastors, leaders, and volunteers feel like a content factory. But the good news is your local church is not designed to be a vending machine producing endless streams of creative content for religious consumers.
An Open Letter to SBU Faculty
Russell Jackson writes an open letter to the faulty at Southwest Baptist University, offering specific steps they could take amid controversies involving trustee changes, terminated professors, an accreditation inquiry, and more.
The First Step to Reconciliation
Civil Rights icon Amos C. Brown, pastor of Third Baptist Church in San Francisco where Vice President Kamala Harris is a member, writes in response to White Southern Baptist pastors calling Harris a “Jezebel.”
Is Southwest Baptist University Safe for Victims of Sexual Violence?
Joshua Sharp worries that the decision by Southwest Baptist University trustees to deny tenure and effectively fire Dr. Debbie Walker will undo much of her work as one of the strongest allies for victims of sexual violence on campus at SBU.
The End of Flash Has Arrived. Should I Care?
The end of life for Flash Player came at the end of 2020. Other than uninstalling the software, what steps do you need to take? Columnist Ken Satterfield offers some advice.
The Cancer Journey
Early one morning a few weeks ago, I lay in bed wrestling with God. How could God let this happen? What about all my plans? Didn’t God care? I expect more lover’s quarrels with my God. But I’m not expecting simple answers.