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Scripture-engaged Americans more hopeful and forgiving, study says, By Diana Chandler
WASHINGTON (BP) – Americans who most often turn to Scripture are more hopeful and forgiving but still suffer stress and trauma, the American Bible Society said in the latest release from its 2021 State of the Bible report.
What to Look for in Potential Leaders: 4 Non-Negotiables, By Mark Hallock
“What should we be looking for in potential leaders for our church?”
This is a very important question, for so many reasons.
June 17th – Victory for religious freedom at the Supreme Court, By Richard D. Land
June 17, 2021, is a day that should be celebrated and cherished by lovers of religious freedom and defenders of traditional religious values across this nation and beyond.
30 Reasons Why It Is a Great Thing to Be a Pastor, By John Piper
1. God is the greatest Reality in the universe. And pastors swim in that sea with ever-replenished joy.
Too Young to Dunk? An Examination of Baptists and Baptismal Ages, 1700–1840, By Caleb Morell
These days, it’s common for people to get baptized at 10 or younger. This is true across many credo-baptist traditions, but perhaps especially so among Baptists. How does our current practice square with Baptists of the past? In this article, the third in a three-part series, we’ll examine that important question.