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Nicaragua repeats year of widespread repression, report says
Christian Solidarity Worldwide said in a report released this week that repression of religious groups in Nicaragua remained widespread in 2025, with Protestant communities, including Baptists, among those affected.
Alabama Senate approves ‘Historical Truths’ Ten Commandments display for public schools
The Alabama Senate on Tuesday (March 31) approved a requirement for public schools to display a poster of the Ten Commandments, presented in a historical context.
First person: 9 ways to live the resurrection every day
We will be celebrating Easter this coming Sunday. Today, I want offer suggestions for living in resurrection power each day, however.
Latest news: Church leaders warn of ‘deadly attack’ on Easter; American Idol’s ‘Songs of Faith’ night; prison conditions in Iran for Christians worsen, report says
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Retired TAB columnist Betty Baggott dies at 91
For 18 years beginning in 1988, Baggott wrote her Heart to Heart column about people, events in her life and current issues in ways that touched the hearts of readers. Countless letters testified to how people identified with her words.
Fire destroys Abbie Baptist Church; 92-year-old pastor leads toward rebuilding
Randy Davenport said it was hard to watch the building of Abbie Baptist Church burn down in the early morning hours of March 29, but he and other church members and their 92-year-old pastor, Thomas Thornton, are looking toward rebuilding.
Israelis adapt Passover plans amid wartime
Twenty of Anava Marcus’ relatives were scheduled to fly to Israel from Australia and South Africa last week to celebrate
How are Baptist chaplains transforming Kenya’s hospitals, prisons and schools?
God is using over 300 Kenyan Baptist chaplains to transform lives — and eternities — across the nation.
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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for March 29, written by Rony Kozman, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University.
Birmingham-area churches host city’s first Serve Tour, see big impact
During Birmingham Serve Tour, more than 1,400 volunteers from 15 states partnered with churches in the Birmingham metro area to work on more than 50 projects ranging from giving haircuts at shelters to building bed kits.
Retired TAB columnist Betty Baggott dies at 91
For 18 years beginning in 1988, Baggott wrote her Heart to Heart column about people, events in her life and current issues in ways that touched the hearts of readers. Countless letters testified to how people identified with her words.
Extremists invade worship service, beat pastor unconscious
A mob of extremists interrupted a worship service at a house, attacked men, women and children, and assaulted the pastor until he lost consciousness.
Latest news: Church leaders warn of ‘deadly attack’ on Easter; American Idol’s ‘Songs of Faith’ night; prison conditions in Iran for Christians worsen, report says
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.
Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for March 29
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for March 29, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
5 vanity metrics churches chase — and 5 to actually move the mission
Pastor, let me say this gently. Some of the numbers you’re celebrating may not mean what you think they mean.
Petra consistent in message of ‘Hope’
In 50 years, a lot can change. However, with Petra, the groundbreaking contemporary Christian rock band, not much has changed. Their latest album, “Hope,” sounds like their early work. More importantly, their message hasn’t changed.
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First person: 9 ways to live the resurrection every day
We will be celebrating Easter this coming Sunday. Today, I want offer suggestions for living in resurrection power each day, however.
Israelis adapt Passover plans amid wartime
Twenty of Anava Marcus’ relatives were scheduled to fly to Israel from Australia and South Africa last week to celebrate
Lass Words: View from the front
Leadership has its challenges, but choosing to serve the Lord is worth it.
First person: 9 ways to live the resurrection every day
We will be celebrating Easter this coming Sunday. Today, I want offer suggestions for living in resurrection power each day, however.
Israelis adapt Passover plans amid wartime
Twenty of Anava Marcus’ relatives were scheduled to fly to Israel from Australia and South Africa last week to celebrate
Lass Words: View from the front
Leadership has its challenges, but choosing to serve the Lord is worth it.