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A Father’s Gratitude

Katherine was a heroine addict who nearly lost her life, but by the grace of God working through the ministry of Haven of Rest, she is now celebrating one year of sobriety. Recently, Katherine’s dad spoke to the annual... Continue Reading »

Man with passion for helping teens to launch Christ-centered boot camp

Jamie Murphy’s dream is to create a boot camp for troubled teens, teach parenting skills to parents, and develop families that can impact lives and communities for Jesus Christ. Formerly a Southern Baptist pastor, he is now devoting himself... Continue Reading »

Editor’s Word: Domestic Abuse Is Sin

Domestic abuse is a sin, and it is a growing problem in this country — even within the professing church. LifeWay Christian Resources last year reported that 42 percent of Protestant pastors rarely, or never, speak about domestic violence... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church of Greenville moves to the left of left

In May, First Baptist Church of Greenville, already known as a more liberal church, took a step even more to the left when it agreed on a nondiscriminatory policy that would allow gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgendered people not... Continue Reading »

For AU prof, it’s all about advancing the kingdom

Tim McKnight, an Anderson University professor, brings a unique mixture of training, experience and passion to his ministry. His dad was in the Army, and the family moved often, allowing him to grow up in places like Germany and... Continue Reading »

In the wake of Supreme Court marriage ruling, what’s next?

The White House was lit with the colors of the rainbow, the recent symbol for the gay and lesbian political movement, following the 5-4 ruling by the Supreme Court that legalized same-sex marriage. Our president sent the nation a... Continue Reading »

Editor’s Word: Freedom-Fed Patriotism

In his essay, “The Czar’s Soliloquy,” Mark Twain wrote, “True patriotism, the only rational patriotism, is loyalty to the nation all the time, loyalty to the government when it deserves it.” As we approach our patriotic holiday on July... Continue Reading »

‘What Satan meant for misery, God turned into ministry’

“What Satan meant for misery, God turned into ministry,” says Bill Randall. Randall, who lives in Buffalo, was caught up in a life of drugs, immorality and corruption that led to a stint in federal prison. His marriage was... Continue Reading »

The Light from Charleston

The national media spotlight has been on Charleston for several days following the massacre of nine Christians during a Wednesday night Bible study at the predominantly black Emanuel AME Church. A 21-year-old white supremacist, Dylann Storm Roof, joined in... Continue Reading »

As SBC convenes in Ohio, Upstate minister recalls planting churches in Buckeye State

Decades after serving for 20 years as a church planter in Columbus, Ohio, Delano McMinn is returning there June 16-17 when the Southern Baptist Convention holds is annual meeting in the city. Southern Baptists have been planting churches in... Continue Reading »

Editor’s Word: Encouraging One Another

Encouragement is such a powerful influence on a person’s motivation. It takes about 10 positives to neutralize one negative, but we live in a world full of negativity. That translates into an even greater need to encourage one another.... Continue Reading »

Editor’s Word: The Graying of America and What It Means

Robert Browning wrote a poem — actually, something more like a philosophical text — from the perspective of a 12th-century person, Rabbi Ben Ezra (also the title of the poem). He begins, “Grow old along with me! The best... Continue Reading »