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.
Missouri
Heritage Foundation ranks SBU among top colleges
One of the leading conservative public policy and research institutions has listed Southwest Baptist University among the top college choices for families.
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
Saving versus investing: A confident life, part 3
Growing up, my parents constantly reminded me to save every penny I could, as saving can get you through tough times. While I am grateful for the financial position saving put me in, I never fully understood the importance of investing. Now, I’m playing catch-up for lost time, interest, and opportunities.
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
IMB reports LMCO totals more than $204 million; trustees approve $312 million budget
International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 69 full-time, fully funded missionaries during their Sept. 25-26 meeting near Richmond, Virginia. Fifty-seven of the missionaries participated in a Sending Celebration hosted by First Baptist Church Park Street, Charlottesville — the historic church where the famous Southern Baptist missionary Lottie Moon was baptized.
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%).