For churches wanting to make sure their Class of ’19 high school graduates are involved in a collegiate ministry, now is a crucial time to make a call. That’s what I learned talking to a Baptist …

In my life there’s one constant I see played out time and again. It runs counter to how the world appears to work. Yet, I can’t help but notice it. Our biggest heroes tend to work away from the …

I’ve noticed a pattern. Periodically, a name will appear in the news for a variety of reasons. It could be a young athlete has the performance of his or her life. Perhaps someone becomes part of a …

If you've taken a look at our website in the past week, you've noticed the redesign for The Christian Index. Yes, it's a biased opinion, but I love it. And judging from the response I've …

This is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s not just the return of football; it’s the return of high school football. I love the sport itself, but it’s special at the …

I was in an urgent care facility on Saturday getting my son checked for strep when my phone dinged. Jeffrey Epstein had committed suicide in a New York jail. I wasn’t surprised. …

"Did you know that Chick-fil-A's owner said he hated gay people?"  That question came from a 19-year-old I've known for years shortly after lunch. When I asked where he heard …

There's a skill I'm constantly learning to improve. But the more I try, the more I realize just how bad I am at it. This, in turn, convinces me as to its importance and the advantage it brings if I …

Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins became the most famous people on Earth four years before I was born. When I began kindergarten in 1979, the moon landing was still something to …

My conversations with pastors tend to cover the typical subjects of church life, ministry in a changing culture, and who’s going to win the SEC this fall. And while all those are …

Motorists pull over to pick up money that had fallen out of an armored truck in Atlanta July 10. Screen grab courtesy WSB I've written before  about my experiences driving Atlanta's roads. It's …

There are a lot of debates about America. Who does it belong to? Where does it stand in the world? Where is it going?   The 4th of July may only signify one day, but the …

With the summer officially in full mode, now is when many people finally get some time to read that book – or pile of books – staring at them from the end table.  Many of them are probably …

I’m very encouraged after speaking with state missionary Ricky Smith about  a new opportunity for Georgia Baptist students to learn about missions . If you have a personal stake in what kind …

In some circles this is going to be a controversial assessment of the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting held this week in Birmingham. I admit that. My first venture to the SBC in-person last …

The Normandy coast of France. GETTY IMAGES/Special This week the world recognized two extremely significant anniversaries. Those dates stood out in the 20 th Century as iconic moments in regards to …

Not far from where I live, at the end of the highway 20 spur, is the Allatoona Lake Visitor Center and Museum. It’s really an interesting place to visit at a price any dad can appreciate (free). …

This week I received the speech given by salutatorian Jake Watson of North Cobb Christian School in Kennesaw. Jake is a member – alongside his parents, Drew and Leah Watson, and brother, Nate – …

I was reading through 2 Chronicles 21 yesterday (May 20) when I came upon the story of Jehoram. What struck me in reading about him was the similarities found with common themes of the …

When New York passed a bill in late January that greatly expanded abortion rights, lawmakers clapped and cheered. Not even a week later, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam further showed …