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Survey: Bible readers prefer word-for-word over thought-for-thought translation

Most American Bible readers prefer word-for-word translations of the original Greek and Hebrew over thought-for-thought translations, saying they value accuracy over readability, according to a new LifeWay Research study.... Continue Reading »

‘Jesus people’ act on hunger, SBC leaders say

When Southern Baptists observe their annual World Hunger Sunday, Oct. 9, they will be called to demonstrate the love of Jesus, several key Southern Baptist leaders said.... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: October 2, 2011, Explore the Bible

?Move that bus!? These words are familiar to the many fans of ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition. For more than eight seasons, this television show has helped deserving people tear down a dangerous and dilapidated home so that a... Continue Reading »

HCSB garners trust of a pastor & church

A LifeWay Research study conducted in August 2011 found that three out of four Bible readers in America say they prefer a literal translation of Scripture even if some of the words or concepts do not fit easily into... Continue Reading »

World Hunger Sunday resources

Churches and other groups who want to engage hunger issues have a variety of resources available to them. A new item for 2011 is World Hunger 101, a two-hour church-wide event that explores the issue of world hunger.... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: October 9, 2011, Explore the Bible

During October, football games are televised in abundance. During pregame comments, analysts often share their keys to victory for the teams ? what each team must do to triumph over their foe. In Romans 7, Paul shares insights about... Continue Reading »

Planned Parenthood investigation launched

The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee is examining the policies and practices of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its 83 affiliates.... Continue Reading »

Servant leaders deserve our appreciation

While quickly moving up the engineering ranks of a major American corporation, God intervened in the life of Boyce Whitman and his wife Doris by calling Boyce to become a bivocational pastor.... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Susan’s Broccoli Casserole

"You had a broccoli recipe earlier," our daughter Lee said when I told her about this week's subject. I checked, and she was right. Over the years, I had used two similar recipes, each somewhat different from the other... Continue Reading »

In India, villagers’ gardens yield hope

It"s only been a few months since Sarkar taught the FAITH (Food Always In The Home) gardens workshop sponsored by the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund, but it"s already taking root in this impoverished community in India.... Continue Reading »

Immeasurably More: Running in Circles

Americans are avid motor sports fans! We enjoy watching people run in circles. What's more, we maximize the thrill by pushing the speed envelope. No matter how fast you accelerate, however, you?re still just running in circles. Harder and... Continue Reading »

Are you ready to fight hunger Oct. 9?

With World Hunger Sunday approaching Oct. 9, churches and other groups who want to engage the issue of world hunger have a variety of resources available to them.... Continue Reading »