Bible Studies for Life By Jim Barnette, Ph.D. Samford University and Brookwood Baptist Church, Mountain Brook When Materialism Consumes (1 John 2:12–17; 3:16–18) Christ-followers are those who
An estimated 65-75 percent of Southern Baptist churches are not gaining in membership and in fact many are declining in number. Changing communities and a
One in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in the coming year. That makes it important for the church to know how to minister
Practically everyone these days is concerned, if not annoyed, by the way young people seem to be addicted to technology. Research shows that parents feel
By Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile Tempted Genesis 39:3–12, 19–21 Successful (3–6a) Although hated, abandoned and sold into
By Jim Barnette, Ph.D. Samford University and Brookwood Baptist Church, Mountain Brook When Marriage Is Questioned Genesis 2:18–25 The marriage relationship was designed by God. (18–20)
The Alabama Preschool and Children’s Ministry Organization (APCMO) will have its annual retreat in Orange Beach, Alabama, Feb. 27–March 1, 2019. The theme is “Give
By Jim Barnette, Ph.D. Samford University and Brookwood Baptist Church, Mountain Brook When Substances Take Over Ephesians 5:15–21 Walk wisely. (15–17) The opening words here are
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