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Federal court blocks Alabama congressional map deemed ‘racially discriminatory’
A federal three-judge panel on Tuesday (May 26) blocked Alabama from using its Republican-drawn congressional map this year, ruling the map remains racially discriminatory despite a recent Supreme Court ruling.
First person: Embracing a sustainable pace
What does the pace of your day usually look like? Sane? Sensible? Sustainable? Or are you rushing through life at a pace that will inevitably lead to a crash?
Latest news: Missionary doctor who contracted Ebola ‘steadily recovering’;
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Missionary finds friendship in unlikely place; hopeful texts continue
International Mission Board missionary Eleanor James met Faith in an unlikely place – at baggage claim.
First person: In the position of sheep
The entire Bible uses the illustration of God as shepherd and His people as His sheep, according to some sources, over 500 times.
Church built into a big rock makes big impact near DeSoto State Park
Chris Murdock says if you just go to his church and stay there, you don’t have to wait long before someone pulls up that you can talk to. That’s because Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel is a conversation piece — it’s built into a boulder.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 31
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 31, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 31
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 31, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
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Opinion: Pondering how to understand the coming ‘truth and unity’ SBC amendment
If you are attending the meeting and planning to vote as a messenger, I encourage you to read the amendment’s wording carefully and consider all aspects of what it means before casting your vote.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 24
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 24, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Author, former seminary president’s wife Betty Drummond dies at 96
“Betty had a lot of different hats in the world they shared.” —Nicholas Clark, author of published work on Lewis and Betty Drummond
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for May 24
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for May 24, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
Lass Words: Facing temptation and crushing sandcastles
On a recent vacation to one of Alabama’s beautiful gulf beaches, Sharon and I were blissfully parked in our beach chairs watching the endless waves roll in.
Shades Crest Baptist calls Ratcliff as new pastor
Shades Crest Baptist Church in Hoover called Dustin Ratcliff as its new pastor May 17. Ratcliff has been serving since
Latest news: 2026 SBC preview; presidential Q&A; WMU acquires Royal Racers
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 31
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 31, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
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First person: Embracing a sustainable pace
What does the pace of your day usually look like? Sane? Sensible? Sustainable? Or are you rushing through life at a pace that will inevitably lead to a crash?
Church built into a big rock makes big impact near DeSoto State Park
Chris Murdock says if you just go to his church and stay there, you don’t have to wait long before someone pulls up that you can talk to. That’s because Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel is a conversation piece — it’s built into a boulder.
First person: Embracing a sustainable pace
What does the pace of your day usually look like? Sane? Sensible? Sustainable? Or are you rushing through life at a pace that will inevitably lead to a crash?
Church built into a big rock makes big impact near DeSoto State Park
Chris Murdock says if you just go to his church and stay there, you don’t have to wait long before someone pulls up that you can talk to. That’s because Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel is a conversation piece — it’s built into a boulder.