ALBANY, Ga. (BP) – Alex and Stephen Kendrick have enjoyed box-office success that few filmmakers ever will experience. Their movies “Fireproof” (2008) and “Courageous” (2011) both opened in the Top 4. Their 2015 movie "War Room" climbed to No. 1 in America on its second weekend. They've been interviewed by big-city newspapers and broadcast networks. But they don't judge the success of their movies solely on box-office numbers or public relations victories. They judge success, Stephen … [Read more...]
Review: ‘Overcomer’ a touching, funny film
I can be a bit of a movie snob. Because of this part of my identity, I sometimes go into a faith-based movie with low expectations. In my mind, I’m being charitable by giving the plucky, low-budget underdog a chance, when in reality I’m probably being more than a little condescending. Many so-called “Christian movies” have earned a little condescension, but movies like “Overcomer” mean that sometime soon I won’t have to automatically grade them on a curve. The latest movie from Alex and … [Read more...]
MBTS’s Allen publishes ‘Letters to My Students’
KANSAS CITY (BP) – Through the years, Jason Allen has kept up with his correspondence and questions about ministry – some of it in the form of letters, emails, classroom lectures, phone conversations, or conference sermons and presentations. This material helped fuel a new book project, Letters to My Students, authored by Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. B&H Publishing released the book July 30. Allen noted his interest in and interactions with the book … [Read more...]
‘America’s Got Talent’ singer hits high notes of faith
PINEVILLE, La. (BP) – "America's Got Talent" contestant Robert Finley paid a visit to the Zion Hill Church Family on Sunday, (Aug. 4) to share a simple, yet profound musical message of hope. "Hold onto God's unchanging hand," Finley said in between songs at the church in Pineville, La. "Keep your faith. Good things come to those who wait, if you wait upon the Lord." Finley, who is a bluesman from Bernice, La., first caught the attention of the nation July 9 when he received a standing … [Read more...]
Kendrick brothers talk ‘Overcomer,’ identity in Christ
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) – Alex and Stephen Kendrick have an ambitious vision for their new movie, "Overcomer." And the vision has nothing to do with winning any awards or box-office glory. Instead, they say, it's about helping people discover their identity in Christ. "When the church rises up and knows who she is in Christ and knows she is forgiven, redeemed, loved and chosen, she is going to operate differently," Alex said. "We want you guys to be bold in your faith, to have the … [Read more...]
Fossil find complicates theory of human evolution
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BP) – Analysis of an ancient human tooth appears to have taken one more bite out of the evolutionary narrative. The discovery reportedly adds to an increasing body of scientific evidence suggesting that Neanderthals, Denisovans, and modern humans belong to one species. Though it appears to throw a wrench into the theory that humans descended from archaic subspecies that migrated out of Africa, it fits quite well into the Biblical narrative. The tooth, discovered in … [Read more...]
Keep your children safe in the digital age
According to a parents’ survey conducted by the US Department of Education, 98% of children have access to technology. Technology is everywhere and changes daily! It is no surprise that parents struggle to know where to find the most current information about what kids are doing online and how to keep children safe. The LIGHT House (an affiliate of MBCH Children and Family Ministries) offers a number of classes to help provide parents and children with the most up-to-date and relevant … [Read more...]
Jury rules Katy Perry copied Christian rap song
NASHVILLE (BP) – A jury unanimously ruled on Monday (July 29) that Katy Perry's 2013 hit song "Dark Horse" improperly copied from a 2009 Christian rap song from a musical artist known as "Flame," according to media reports. The case -- originally filed in 2014 by rapper Marcus Gray (under the stage name 'Flame') and his two co-authors -- involves the song titled "Joyful Noise," which was released in 2009, according to Associated Press. The song also features a verse by Christian rap … [Read more...]
Ore. assisted suicide decision ‘dangerous territory’
SALEM, Oregon (BP) – Oregon rolled back one of the only safeguards in the state's assisted suicide law last week. The change does away with a 15-day waiting period if a physician predicts a patient has fewer than 15 days to live. "[Removing] the waiting period makes it even easier for a bad actor to coerce or force someone to end their own lives," Liberty Pike, communications director for Oregon Right to Life, said. "And the number of reasons that somebody might want to do that are … [Read more...]
Marvel Studios spotlights unbiblical sexuality
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BP) – The Marvel Cinematic Universe appears to be ready to gamble that its massive audiences are diehard enough to embrace its first LGBT superhero. Spoiler alert: It's the Asgardian warrior Valkyrie. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirmed July 20 at San Diego Comic-Con that fans can expect an LGBT Valkyrie, played by Tessa Thompson, in "Thor: Love and Thunder," set to release in November 2021. Feige also indicated fans can expect other LGBT portrayals in … [Read more...]
FOURTH OF JULY: Chaplains, fog of war, flow of life
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a first-person article by Chaplain (MG) Doug Carver, USA-Retired, executive director of chaplaincy for the North American Mission Board. The article is adapted from his address honoring veterans on the opening day of the June 11-12 Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham, Ala. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) – Seventy-five years ago, in June 1944, after the largest amphibious landing in history, U.S. and Allied forces began their offensive push from the blood-soaked … [Read more...]
FBC Troy’s Hayashi named to Human Rights Commission
TROY – There’s another voice promising to bring a biblical perspective to cases that come before the Missouri Commission on Human Rights. Gov. Mike Parson appointed Jonathan Hayashi, music and worship pastor of First Baptist Church, Troy and a Pathway columnist, to the commission, June 17. He was also named the vice chair of the commission. The ten-seat commission fields discrimination complaints in matters of housing, employment, and places of public accommodation based on race, … [Read more...]
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