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State of emergency declared in Alabama as winter storm moves in
Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 19 northern Alabama counties as people across the state brace for winter weather.
Latest news: Baptist DR on alert as winter storm nears; March for Life; how to handle protesters at church
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Committee approves stricter penalties for parking in spots for disabled; expands reckless endangerment
Legislation moving through the Alabama Senate would make it a Class B misdemeanor to illegally park in spots designated for those with disabilities.
Felt Needs series: Understanding and serving single-parent families
Jeanie is rearing two young children by herself, working a full-time job and maintaining a household. Her ex-husband provides no child care support.
Christian getting death threats in country of refuge
A Christian who fled with her family to Uganda has received death threats because of her outreach to people from Sudan and Somalia.
House could vote soon to require age verification in Alabama app stores
The House Committee on State Government has approved HB161, which requires app stores to verify a user’s age and link parent accounts for minors.
35 Christians slain in Nigeria; teen girl abducted
At least 35 Christians were slain already in January and a teen girl abducted, as persecution of believers in Nigeria continues into another year.
Lass Words: Testing your ‘Christian blood pressure’
When you visit a doctor’s office, they usually begin by checking your blood pressure. They wrap that cuff around your upper arm, and it gradually inflates until it grips you tightly.
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‘I could not script this’: Fulton Bridge Baptist pastor says they’re already filling up new building
Pastor Shane Stidham says there’s no “secret sauce” to what’s happening at Fulton Bridge Baptist Church in Hamilton, but after moving into their new building just a few months ago, they’re already looking at adding a second service.
Pastor slain in alleged murder for hire
What was thought to be the religiously-motivated slaying of a Presbyterian pastor is now suspected as a murder for hire, perpetrated by the man’s wife and her lover.
Alabama church planter says ‘God is writing a story’ through church’s new location, name
The news hit pastor Justin McKay like a ton of bricks — his church’s landlord was tripling their rent. “It
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 18
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Jan. 18, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
‘Church of today:’ 750 Alabama teens depart Young Lions Conference with Bibles in hand
Described by one church leader as the “best weekend of the year,” more than 750 middle school and high school students gathered at Redemption Church in Saraland, Alabama, (Jan. 16-17) for a weekend of “bible teaching, powerful worship …”
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 18
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 18, written by Jeffery M. Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Samford University.
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
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 25
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Jan. 25, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
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Felt Needs series: Understanding and serving single-parent families
Jeanie is rearing two young children by herself, working a full-time job and maintaining a household. Her ex-husband provides no child care support.
Lass Words: Testing your ‘Christian blood pressure’
When you visit a doctor’s office, they usually begin by checking your blood pressure. They wrap that cuff around your upper arm, and it gradually inflates until it grips you tightly.
Felt Needs series: Creating a church of belonging for the lonely
Loneliness has become a widespread emotional struggle, possibly even headed toward a crisis, in the U.S. and the Church.
Felt Needs series: Understanding and serving single-parent families
Jeanie is rearing two young children by herself, working a full-time job and maintaining a household. Her ex-husband provides no child care support.
Lass Words: Testing your ‘Christian blood pressure’
When you visit a doctor’s office, they usually begin by checking your blood pressure. They wrap that cuff around your upper arm, and it gradually inflates until it grips you tightly.
Felt Needs series: Creating a church of belonging for the lonely
Loneliness has become a widespread emotional struggle, possibly even headed toward a crisis, in the U.S. and the Church.