Weekend review: Isaiah 117 House’s foster care dream; Texas flood 1 year later; Christian family seeks help in custody case

July 17, 2026

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

Tim Timmons shares lessons of contentment in God’s work in all things

July 16, 2026

For Tim Timmons — a singer, songwriter, author, podcaster and self-proclaimed “bald guy” — focusing on gratefulness and contentment no matter the circumstances means writing an “X” on his wrist each morning with a permanent marker.

Pinson-area church celebrates husband-wife team marking combined 140 years of service

July 15, 2026

James Rogers, the chairman of the deacons at Palmerdale Cross Baptist Church, presents a plaque to Mickey and Laura Lee Gilliland.

First person: ‘Real dangers lurking among the crowds’ pastors face

July 14, 2026

There were real dangers lurking among the crowds that Jesus was feeding, healing and teaching. These same dangers still exist in the congregations pastors serve today. Some are more obvious than others.

Venezuela earthquakes response amid ‘indescribable scene’ continues

July 13, 2026

“It’s an indescribable scene. A response to this terrible devastation is demanded of us to bring compassion and help.”

Writers discover tribe: ‘What surprised me was finding community’

July 13, 2026

“I came expecting opportunities to meet authors, editors, publishers, agents and other writers,” said Carolyn Donaldson, who was attending the Southern Christian Writers Conference. “What surprised me was finding community — a tribe.”