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July 22, 2026

Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper.

Amid growing persecution, Christians worldwide urged to stand together: Report

July 22, 2026

Even as roughly 380 million believers face persecution every year, Christianity continues to grow — even in the most hostile nations where faithfulness commonly means imprisonment, torture or death, according to a new report.

Your Voice: Adding life to your years with abundant living

July 22, 2026

A recent ad for the WHOOP Advanced Labs app explains the difference between “healthspan” and “lifespan.” With healthspan, “the goal is to add life to your years, not just years to your life.”