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‘Radically restored’: McWhirter’s new release speaks to God’s grace, forgiveness

May 13, 2026

An author who never meant to write a book. A musician who never planned to be a Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader. A meth addict who never wanted to give up meth. A preacher’s son who never intended to forgive.

Critical turning point? Räsänen to appeal criminal conviction

May 12, 2026

Päivi Räsänen, a Finnish parliamentarian, has announced plans to appeal her criminal conviction issued by the Finnish Supreme Court for alleged “hate speech” over statements expressing Biblical views on marriage and sexuality.

Latest news: Hannah Harper wins American Idol; new Christian phone network blocks pornography; Baptist pastor convicted after preaching John 3:16 sermon

May 12, 2026

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

103 college students heading from Alabama to 22 countries, 11 states this summer

May 12, 2026

Ben Edfeldt says when you go to an International Mission Board sending celebration, you hear a striking similarity among the stories of new missionaries. “A high percentage of them will say, ‘While in college, the Lord called me to go.'”