The Baptist Courier

Chrisner Hyler, a Haitian in his early 20s, loves music, plays the keyboard and serves the Lord at a congregation in Port-au-Prince. And he has earned a certificate in pastoral ministries after three years of studies offered in Haiti... Continue Reading »

Self-confidence is considered by most people to be an attractive characteristic. There are books, seminars and other resources available to help individuals increase their self-confidence. Obadiah, though, shows us that too much self-confidence can move into the realm of... Continue Reading »

Many in our society do not view life as a gift from God. As a result, abortion, child abuse and violence plague and weaken our society. Children and the elderly ? the more vulnerable members of society ? need... Continue Reading »

Lists. Agendas. Most of us have them in some form. Applications for smartphones and tablets, and planners and other tools help organize our lives, and they highlight our priorities. They show what is important to us.... Continue Reading »

Chapter 5 begins with what one writer calls a ?lamentation for a dead nation.? Although the armies of Assyria had not begun to march, Israel was as good as dead. As you read these verses, you will note both... Continue Reading »

Medical strategies are a key piece of engaging unreached people groups, said Trey Alexander,* a church-planting strategist in Central Asia. While formal requests for medical personnel are limited, the International Mission Board needs doctors, dentists, nurses and public health... Continue Reading »

Offensive lineman Barrett Jones and his University of Alabama teammates hoisted the gleaming, crystal trophy into the air while thousands in the stadium cheered ? the Crimson Tide football team had won the BCS (Bowl Championship Series) National Championship.... Continue Reading »

Ron Barker, evangelism and prayer strategist with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, has received the Roy Fish Excellence in Evangelism Award from the North American Mission Board.... Continue Reading »

How often do we look at individuals and nations who stand in opposition to the things of God and wonder why they seem to prosper? We don't understand why it seems that followers of Jesus are oppressed by those... Continue Reading »

Who has not said, ?If I could just start over?? It is hard for most adults to comprehend that God offers just such an opportunity. We either do not believe that God really will forgive and let us start... Continue Reading »

?Why?? An age-old question, and possibly the most-asked question in the world. Among the first words a child learns, ?Why?? is a question that parents hear from their toddlers, children, teenagers, and even their adult children. Even as adults,... Continue Reading »

One of the challenges in today's society is that no one wants to be responsible. In fact, many reject the idea of personal accountability, and especially accountability to God. They often take offense at the idea of absolute right... Continue Reading »