First person: Eyes on the future

January 2, 2026

What would you like for your life to be like one year from now? What about five years from today? Or 10? How about 20

First person: Top ministry tips of 2025

December 31, 2025

Chuck Lawless of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary listed the top 10 most-read posts on his website this year. Here is his list: 15 reasons people

First person: What to consider before the tax rules change

December 26, 2025

Because these changes take effect in 2026, you have a window of opportunity. If you’ve been considering a significant gift to your church or another ministry, making that gift before Dec. 31 means you’ll benefit from the current rules.

First person: Hope amid the ‘dark underbelly’ of Christmas season

December 25, 2025

For many, images of glowing lights, nostalgic carols, bountiful tables and family gatherings are synonymous with Christmas. Jubilant declarations of peace on earth and good will toward men warm our hearts with the hope of Jesus Christ.

First person: Ultimate purpose of the first Christmas

December 21, 2025

Art Fettig observes, “Some businessmen are saying that this could be the greatest Christmas ever. I always thought the first one was.” There are so many wonderful details recorded in Scripture about the first Christmas.