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Reclaiming True Love

Our culture demands that every form and expression of love is equally valid and thus deserving of full acceptance. But does love require us to celebrate unfettered expressions of so-called love?
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Why do we, as Southern Baptists, cooperate?

As I grew older and became a Southern Baptist pastor, I’ve realized our convention isn’t evenly uniform. The truth is, we’re different in lots of ways. Our differences span from different ministries to worship style to even precise doctrinal positions. Southern Baptists are cheerfully diverse. If we’re different in so many ways, then what unifies us? Why do we cooperate as a convention of autonomous churches?
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What is success in ministry, life?

If I were to ask you, “What is success?”, how would you answer? Would your answer include something tangible, like possessions or gadgets? Would it be quantifiable, like income or position? Would it be relational, like praise and affirmation from others? Would it be generational, as in legacy or notoriety?
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Christian, don’t give up!

Christian, don’t grow weary in doing good. Don’t give in. Don’t give up. Keep pressing toward the prize, which is Jesus Christ and His eternal glory. It really is worth it.
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What is truth?

So, what is truth? It’s not subjectively discovered by our preferences, feelings, or experiences. Truth isn’t even beliefs approved by culture. Genuine truth is the objective, absolute reality determined by God that holistically points to his great glory and name. As Jesus powerfully declared, “You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John 8:32).
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How should Christians respond to Pride month?

During Pride Month, Christians would be wise to understand reality, stand firm in the truth, and love through all we do. May our response to Pride Month be filled with so much gospel light and hope that all who see us “glorify your Father who is in heaven” (Matt. 5:16).
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How to pastor well during an election year

Pastors cannot escape the God-given responsibility of faithfully shepherding Christ’s flock through every season—including election season.
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Do we live in gospel disconnect?

Scripture clearly speaks to salvation and theological truths. But Scripture also clearly speaks to the practical areas of life. God envisions the normative Christian life as shaped by Scripture, not the culture. What we say, what we do, how we do it, how we spend our time, and who we choose to be with are all addressed in Scripture.
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Why do people deconstruct their faith?

A recent phenomenon, called faith deconstruction, has hit evangelicalism in recent days. How should Christians respond? ... Though the reasons for deconstruction are myriad, the answer is always the same – Jesus.
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Why do humans instinctively pray?

After Damar Hamlin collapsed on the football field earlier this month, people immediately responded with prayer. In an increasingly secularized society that has all but removed prayer from schools and government, what are Christians to make of the instantaneous human response to pray? Why is it instinctive for humans to pray even when they don’t believe in God?
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What does the Bible say about marijuana?

"Marijuana and other such substances don’t enhance but rather hinder God’s desire for Christians. While marijuana impedes purposeful living, God’s plan lavishes life with abundance of purpose. God’s design for human flourishing is a holy people living full of biblical purpose and gospel impact."
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The gospel and student loan forgiveness

"Christians always pursue justice because the gospel of salvation is the greatest demonstration of justice. But drawing false equivalencies between federal policies and the gospel not only makes for bad policies, but – infinitely worse – distorts the gospel."

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