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First person: ‘Rightly dividing the Word’
One struggle people face when approaching God’s Word is how to “rightly divide the Word.” What does it mean to “rightly divide the Word”? Why should Christians do this? How does one complete this task?
Ady’s BiG Army helping those with disabilities make ‘beautiful things’
Communities and churches are beginning to recognize and accommodate children with disabilities. However, what happens when a child doesn’t fit into or ages out of these programs? What about their families?
Hill reminds students to rise up, get ready for ‘graduation day’
Even before Quintell Hill began delivering his message during the University of Mobile chapel service on February 18, he reminded students of their mission: to exalt Christ.
Latest news: Religious liberty battles; MinistrySafe’s free webinars; missions and its future; Baptist student saves man’s life
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Logging in to missions: How one church is reaching the isolated
What if you could log in to missions? Learn how one church is doing just that.
Alabama bill would put more restrictions on sex offenders, limit internet access
A bill moving through the Alabama Legislature could put new restrictions on sex offenders convicted of crimes against children, including
Ministry connects churches with people living with dementia
Respite for All (RFA), an Alabama-based non-profit that began in 2012 to assist people living with dementia and their caregivers and families, has grown dramatically over the past 13 years.
Thomasville Baptist kids get glimpse into disaster relief ministry during DNow weekend
Kids at Thomasville Baptist Church got a chance to learn what disaster relief ministry is all about during their Disciple Now event Feb. 7. They got to tour the Clarke Baptist Association laundry trailer and pack blessing bags.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 22
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 22, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 22
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Feb. 22, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Many churches will waste Easter opportunity. Here’s why.
Just before Easter, the pressure starts to build. Extra services get added. Easter and church graphics are refreshed. Social media calendars fill up. Volunteers are recruited.
Bible teacher Beth Moore splitting with Lifeway, Southern Baptist Convention
Beth Moore is leaving the Southern Baptist Convention. Moore’s decision was made public in a Religion News Service article published
Veterans, first responders and finding path to God’s healing
A recent Birmingham-area workshop showed how any veteran and first responder who deals with post-traumatic stress disorder and moral injury can be helped by others to obtain the health that God has planned for them.
Wayne Edgeworth’s faith and passion for hunting provide platform to share Christ
Wearing a T-shirt bearing the logo “Gollywhopper,” a Southern term for something really big, deer hunter Wayne Edgeworth talks with
First person: What Baptists should know about Myanmar
For generations, Baptists have affirmed religious freedom as a sacred gift from God — not a privilege granted by governments.
Former addict turned singer shares how God now uses his life
Stephen McWhirter was once addicted to meth, using every day for over half a decade. Today, he is an award-nominated worship artist who gives all the glory of his salvation to the work of Jesus Christ.
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First person: ‘Rightly dividing the Word’
One struggle people face when approaching God’s Word is how to “rightly divide the Word.” What does it mean to “rightly divide the Word”? Why should Christians do this? How does one complete this task?
Ady’s BiG Army helping those with disabilities make ‘beautiful things’
Communities and churches are beginning to recognize and accommodate children with disabilities. However, what happens when a child doesn’t fit into or ages out of these programs? What about their families?
Alabama churches minister to families living with dementia
Two Alabama Baptist churches have seen a tremendous need and are making a difference in the lives of people and families living with dementia.
First person: ‘Rightly dividing the Word’
One struggle people face when approaching God’s Word is how to “rightly divide the Word.” What does it mean to “rightly divide the Word”? Why should Christians do this? How does one complete this task?
Ady’s BiG Army helping those with disabilities make ‘beautiful things’
Communities and churches are beginning to recognize and accommodate children with disabilities. However, what happens when a child doesn’t fit into or ages out of these programs? What about their families?
Alabama churches minister to families living with dementia
Two Alabama Baptist churches have seen a tremendous need and are making a difference in the lives of people and families living with dementia.