When an older Muslim man grabbed her hand, IMB missionary Jackie Lewis was shocked. Muslim men do not customarily touch women who are not close relatives, especially young, single women like Lewis.
Missouri
Soondrum named executive director of Baptist Homes’ campus in Vandalia
The Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries (BHHM) Tri-county campus in Vandalia has announced the hiring of Jesse Soondrum as campus executive director/administrator.
National
People needed food and each other. They found it on a pastor’s back deck.
Cane Creek starts as a trickle up in the mountains from Stacy Harris’ home. Garren Creek and Flat Creek are there too. Typically, they create the small, crystal-clear pools trout love and cascading waterfalls that are favorites of Smoky Mountain tourists.
Columns
Across the seasons
Earthly “wisdom” will tell you that you need to go with your gut. It says ask yourself how you “feel” about your choice. But feelings and emotions are up, down, and all over the place. Worse than seasonal. You can’t trust them. Trust in God, not in your own thoughts and emotions.
Apologetics
Scriptural warnings of Christ’s return
The apostles Paul, James, and Peter all record warnings about the suddenness of Christ’s return. In each case, the authors stress the need for followers of Jesus to live ethically and expectantly.
Global
Baptist witness continues in Gaza, Israel year into war as fighting expands
Gaza Baptist Church is heavily damaged, perhaps beyond repair. Its 50 or so members have all fled to safer ground. But the Baptist witness has not left. “Donated by Gaza Baptist Church,” reads signs at distribution points where Christian Mission to Gaza (CM2G) serves 1,000 hot meals at a time to Muslim families in South Gaza.
Culture
Evangelicals twice as likely to back Trump over Harris
Entering into the final months leading up to the 2024 presidential election, former President Trump holds a sizable lead over Vice President Kamala Harris among evangelicals. Likely voters with evangelical beliefs are twice as likely to plan to cast their ballot for Trump than Harris (61% v. 31%), according to a study from Lifeway Research. Few say they are still undecided (5%) or supporting another candidate (3%).