Lass Words: What I learned from speaking at a high school

October 13, 2026

I had been invited to speak to a series of classes at one of our public high schools.

Latest news: Jim Bakker dies at 86; paradigm for successful parenting; more reflections from 9/11

October 6, 2026

Check out these recent headlines reported by The Baptist Paper.

Could ‘bloomscrolling’ be the answer to ‘doomscrolling’?

October 3, 2026

One of the occupational hazards of my work is that I spend much of my day engaging with news and cultural issues, much of which is more discouraging than encouraging.

Maintaining their own health: Support group offers rest for dementia caregivers

September 25, 2026

Caregiving is hard, and caregivers need support to continue in this demanding role for days, months and even years.

First person: The Kids Edition ‘family-friendly gateway into discussions’

August 29, 2026

The Kids Edition features faith-centered content that supports faith-based curriculum for children’s ministry, Sunday School, outreach efforts and more.

North Shelby Baptist Church hosts Lifeline adoption agency’s Indian family reunion

August 19, 2026

Lifeline Children’s Services, a Christian adoption agency, held its 2026 Indian family reunion at North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham on July 25 for families to immerse themselves in their adopted child or children’s culture.

Another perfect match: God’s provision in living kidney donation

July 27, 2026

When Hoover couple Shannon and Kyle Kline first began their living kidney donation journey, they couldn’t have predicted what a profound, grace-filled testimony God would