The pace of life is so much faster now. Information is available instantly. It has conditioned us to want everything and want it faster. So we pack our lives with dizzying schedules that often leave little room for spiritual activities.
“We would never accept any assistance that would require us to compromise our faith and ministry in any way.” —Send Relief
There’s nothing quite like the joy and satisfaction you get from tackling a challenging puzzle, and conquering it.
Dewayne Rembert said the fourth time he got the same phone call, he felt God convicting him and telling him this — “Stop telling them they’re not ready and help them get ready.”
On Feb. 9, the congregation of Capitol Heights Baptist celebrated Carole Eagerton’s retirement with a reception for more than 100 people after she played the organ and piano for 20,000 services.
GuideStone shared new research conducted last year among members that found pastors overwhelmingly wished they had started saving for retirement earlier.
“Policy affects our lives, and Christian leaders cannot ignore issues, isolate themselves or be intimidated by opposition,” said Greg Davis, president/CEO of Alabama Citizens Action Program. “Instead, we must use our influence for good.”
Christian education must bridge the space between listeners’ hearts and minds in order to effectively change them for Christ, longtime preaching professor Robert Smith Jr. said during Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s chapel.
