Christmas Controversies

December 5, 2018

As sure as the calendar approaches Dec. 25, the news outlets of America are filled with stories about Christmas controversies. People argue over the way

Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson for December 9, 2018

December 5, 2018

By Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, University of Mobile NOT ALONE Genesis 28:10–22 Purpose Revealed (10–15) As Isaac lifted his hands

Book review — Catching Christmas

December 5, 2018

Reviewed by Martine Bates Fairbanks, Ed.D. Terri Blackstock. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2018. 304 pp. (Hardback). I absolutely love Terri Blackstock’s books, and I think

Theology 101 — The King of the Jews

December 5, 2018

The Christ of Christmas By Jerry Batson, Th.D. Special to The Alabama Baptist Acommon event included in Christmas pageants is the visit of magi from

Book review — The Ornament Keeper

December 5, 2018

Reviewed by Martine Bates Fairbanks, Ed.D. Eva Marie Everson. Birmingham, AL: New Hope Publishing, 2018. 135 pp. (Paperback). Felicia Morgan’s announcement that she is not

Book review — Benjamin: The Man Who Missed the First Christmas

December 5, 2018

Reviewed by Martine Bates Fairbanks, Ed.D. Bill Trawick. Meadville, PA: Christian Faith Publishing Inc., 2018. 22 pp. (Paperback). Benjamin is sent to Bethlehem by his