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Lass Words: Inquiring minds — and what will never go out of style
My 9-year-old grandson was strapped into his seat belt in the back seat of my car. We were on our way to lunch. Out of the blue, he asked me, “Grampa, how does a typewriter work?”
Persecution in Nigeria leaves 20 Christians dead
Twenty more Christians have been killed in one state in Nigeria as a yearslong persecution of believers continues unabated.
Christian persecution closes church, targets businesses
In Indonesia a machete-brandishing protester disrupted a church service and Christian businesses were targeted or torched in acts of persecution of Christians.
‘Has to be God’: Mobile’s ‘good as dead’ church sees turnaround
Manor Baptist Church was as good as dead. The six remaining members voted to close and gave all the church’s money to charitable causes. The only thing left to do was chain the doors closed.
Christian faces new charges for praying silently outside clinic
After being cleared twice of charges for praying silently outside an abortion clinic in England, a woman has pled not guilty to new charges the prosecution was allowed to add during her preliminary hearing.
Lass Words: What I learned from speaking at a high school
I had been invited to speak to a series of classes at one of our public high schools.
Seeking parents’ views on classroom screen time
The Governor’s Commission on Screen-Based Instruction is seeking input from Alabama public school parents about the use of technology in classrooms.
ICYMI: How planning, prayer and partnership impacted a community
James Howard said he’d been praying for a buddy of his for years. But he didn’t expect it to be the lights from the football field that got him.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 11
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 11, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
West Cullman church’s sanctuary destroyed by fire; man accepts Christ during cleanup
Pastor Wayne Wisner said he can already see God at work in the ashes of the fire at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in West Cullman Baptist Association that happened in the early morning hours of Oct. 5.
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief jumps into action as soon as Isaias cleared
Along with property damage across several counties, three Alabama Baptist churches have reported damage so far — New Brockton Baptist Church in Coffee County, Catawba Springs Baptist Church near Brewton and Ino Baptist Church in Kinston.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 11
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Oct. 11, written by Robert Olsen, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Intercultural Studies, University of Mobile.
Latest news: Responding to adult child estrangement; reflecting on 3rd anniversary of Oct. 7 attack; Jim Bakker’s impact on SBC’s former TV network
Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 18
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 18, written by Scott Guffin, Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry, Samford University.
Pastor Appreciation Month: 32 ways to honor your pastor
I update and publish this list each year so you and your church can consider ways to show your gratitude to your pastor during Pastor Appreciation Month:
First person: 15 gift ideas for Pastor Appreciation Month
Perhaps one of these ideas will encourage you to honor your pastor this year.
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‘Has to be God’: Mobile’s ‘good as dead’ church sees turnaround
Manor Baptist Church was as good as dead. The six remaining members voted to close and gave all the church’s money to charitable causes. The only thing left to do was chain the doors closed.
Atkins challenges young men ‘to do bold things for Christ’
A young man needs to surround himself with “mighty men” to make it in life.
First person: Word of appreciation, note of gratitude for Rick Lance
It’s the milestone moments during a leader’s tenure that help define the ultimate legacy.
‘Has to be God’: Mobile’s ‘good as dead’ church sees turnaround
Manor Baptist Church was as good as dead. The six remaining members voted to close and gave all the church’s money to charitable causes. The only thing left to do was chain the doors closed.
Atkins challenges young men ‘to do bold things for Christ’
A young man needs to surround himself with “mighty men” to make it in life.
First person: Word of appreciation, note of gratitude for Rick Lance
It’s the milestone moments during a leader’s tenure that help define the ultimate legacy.