Suddoth: Jesus’ followers must be salt of hopefulness
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Jesus is the Hope of hope and his followers must be the salt of hopefulness in today’s society, Cornell Sudduth Sr., pastor of Second Baptist Church of
It’s clear: We still need Jesus
Expectations were very high by the time Jesus made his appearance as a baby in a Bethlehem stable. The Jews had waited hundreds of years for the coming of Messiah. They were confident that, in short order after his appearing, Jesus would set the
Praying the Jesus way
Over time, praying the Jesus way roots out our tiny, timid and unworthy goals and gradually aligns us with God’s heart and God’s purposes.
Jesus even an example in dying
We can’t lay down our lives for the sins of others, but we can live our lives in such a way as to impress unbelievers with our faith in God and his faithfulness to us. Even if we are called upon to share in his
WMU celebrates Jesus’ story in New Orleans
Woman's Missionary Union's theme for this year, "The Story Lives On," came to life through the words of a New Orleans pastor, a missionary and others during the WMU annual meeting in New Orleans.
What if Jesus ran for president?
I just finished reading American Savior by Roland Merullo, a novel that explores how people today might react if Jesus were to come again -- this time as a U.S. presidential candidate. The book -- remember, this is fiction -- seems to
What will we do with Jesus?
No one knew exactly what to do with Jesus during the week culminating with his resurrection. People are still not sure what to do with Jesus. Some deny he exists. Many reject a relationship with him. Tragically, others haven't even heard of him. Many
Love for Jesus blurs cultural lines at Columbia church
COLUMBIA -- All Nations Fellowship in Columbia crosses cultural lines because its members just love Jesus, Pastor Kenny Sherin believes. The church started for second-generation Koreans now attracts worshippers from several countries.
Israel inaugurates Gospel Trail so visitors can follow Jesus’ steps
Israel has inaugurated a Gospel Trail for Christian pilgrims-- 39 miles of integrated paths leading from Mount Precipice on the southern outskirts of Nazareth to the site of ancient Capernaum on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
Opinion: Warren Buffett, taxes and Jesus
(ABP) -- The third-richest man in the world, Warren Buffett (who has pledged to give 99 percent of his wealth to philanthropic purposes), wrote in a New York Times op-ed Aug. 14 that super-rich Americans like him are not paying their fair share of taxes.