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Ethics

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?
Faith

Sight & Sound’s ‘A Great Awakening’ film puts Ben Franklin, George Whitefield on the big screen

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it’s difficult to ignore the bitter polarization and loud political strife that seem to tear us apart. Things weren’t always as rosy as we like to imagine, however, and it’s helpful to have a reminder that in times of turmoil and strife, unity, peace, and even revival are possible, at the hand of the one true God.
National

Lenow introduced during ERLC annual meeting report

New Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission President Evan Lenow was formally introduced to Southern Baptists during the ERLC’s report to messengers at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention.
Faith

Parental challenges, stress stymie Scripture engagement, American Bible Society finds

Parents are open to Scripture engagement, but are stymied by challenges including work/family balance, fatigue and financial provision, the American Bible Society (ABS) said in its latest release from the 2026 State of the Bible.
National

Todd Chipman Releases 10 Questions About the Bible with Crossway

Midwestern Seminary celebrated the release of 10 Questions About the Bible: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families, a new devotional resource by Todd Chipman, associate professor of biblical studies and dean of graduate studies at Midwestern Seminary. Published by Crossway, this release is part of the “10 Questions” series, which is designed to help young readers engage foundational Christian truths.
Missouri

MBC gives $50,000 check to Send Relief Ministry Center

Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) Executive Director Wes Fowler delivered a $50,000 gift last month to the Send Relief Ministry Center. Funds for the gift came out of the MBC’s 2025 underspend. “The ministry center,” MBC Executive Director Wes Fowler said, “provides assistance for those in need, life skills for those seeking employment, food for the hungry, clothing for the underprivileged, and gospel focused fellowship for everyone.”
International

Global Hunger Relief encourages church giving to meet needs, share Gospel around the world

While ongoing wars grab the headlines, communities and families in several regions of the world fight their own daily battle to put food on their plates.
Ethics

SCOTUS protects privacy of donor records of pro-life pregnancy center

In a unanimous First Amendment decision issued April 29, the United States Supreme Court dealt a decisive blow to a New Jersey attorney general who attempted to compel a faith-based pregnancy center to disclose the identities of its private donors.
Columnists

Cultivating wisdom in a post-Christian culture

As American Christians in the 21st century, we have already fought many battles over political and cultural issues in the first quarter of this century. These battles have borne real fruit for the cause of Christ and the common good—whether the overturning of Roe v. Wade or the ongoing protection of religious liberty. Contrary to the doom some people have predicted, our nation has seen significant progress. That said, Christians must still engage the public square with confidence and discernment in Christ.
Faith

Inherent design tells ‘The Story of Everything’ in new documentary

Most people subscribe to one of two stories about the nature and origin of life and of humanity’s place in the universe, says author and philosopher of science Stephen C. Meyer. The first one, he says, is “the idea that life is the result of an undirected, unguided, strictly materialistic process, and there’s no evidence for a designing mind behind life or the universe.” The other story is “the idea that there is evidence of a mind behind the universe, a creative intelligence.”
Faith

Southern Baptists see attendance and baptism gains amid membership declines

Southern Baptist churches saw sustained growth in attendance and baptisms, but the two-decade membership decline continued in 2025.
Faith

Southern Baptists join nation in 75th annual National Day of Prayer

Southern Baptists are among many who will pray in churches, businesses and the public square May 7 on the 75th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer (NDP), months ahead of the nation’s semiquincentennial. At the Missouri state Capitol, there will be a May 7th prayer service at Noon.

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