Review: Reckoning With Power
In "Reckoning With Power: Why the Church Fails When It's on the Wrong Side of Power," David E. Fitch argues that the church should cooperate with God's power through presence among the least powerful.
Faith in the Land of the Midnight Sun
This issue of A Public Witness travels to Norway to hear from Christians who are wrestling with what it means to live and witness as a Christian in a post-Christendom society.
Stop Being Political
Editor Brian Kaylor reflects on the claim that preachers or other Christians should stop being so political. Looking at biblical examples, he argues that living out our faith means being political (but that does not mean one must be partisan).
Of Trees & Thornbushes
There’s a fascinating, oft - overlooked parable in Judges 9. It might be one of the most profound teachings about political power and who we trust to rule found in the scriptures.
Power up: Extend battery life
Not everyone utilizes the Internet, but nearly everybody can appreciate the power of batteries. Here are some tips to help extend the life of the batteries you rely upon to keep electronic devices going.
A Time to Wait: Prayer has awesome power
I remember the specially made Advent wreaths of my childhood. To give us more Scripture and tradition, Mom had us take turns reading every week. We also did this at church, a
Opinion: There is power in the âbloodâ hymns
(ABP) -- In worship this summer we’ve spent our time revisiting some of the basics of faith and practice in our life as a church. Each week we’ve included a ritual of some sort in worship, intended to help us respond to the topic under
Mt. Zion first to complete MBF ‘Power of 5’
Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Edgerton is the first of five churches to complete the Missouri Baptist Foundation's "Power of 5" partnership that helped the congregation establish an endowment for ministry.
You have power to save lives
By Bill Webb Word&Way Editor You may have the power to reverse the disability of another person or perhaps several people. You may have life-and-death power over individuals you don’t even know. Thoughtful discussions and decisions about potential organ and tissue donation help
Media: The power of remembering the good and bad
By Ken Satterfield Word&Way Advertising and Marketing Coordinator I remember getting the call from a former co-worker: "You better turn on a television, this is bad." Later I recall standing around with the Missouri Baptist Convention staff as the World Trade Center towers collapsed into
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