By Endel Lee ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) –  Conversations I have with military veterans often follow a similar pattern and surface certain themes. Endel Lee "When and where did you serve?" is usually …

I love watching Ranger TV! Don’t bother trying to find this channel on your local cable provider – it’s not available. Don’t think that you will be able to tune into this channel through …

FORT BENNING (BP)  — On 11 November 1918 at 11 a.m. the Armistice took effect to end the "War to End All Wars." Chaplain (COL) Robert Hart A day of great celebration and rejoicing, it was …

Some movies grab my attention. These aren’t great movies. They’re not even good movies, in some cases. I don’t go out of my way to watch them. But, if I’m going through channels on TV and …

By Paul Kim CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (BP)  – One day, at a Christian bookstore just across the street from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's Fort Worth Hall, I was looking to purchase …

DURHAM, N.C. (BP) – Do you remember "Choose Your Own Adventure" novels? They were some of my favorites as a kid. You'd get to a certain place in the story where you'd have a choice, like, …

This post originally appeared on  Chuck Lawless’ blog  on Nov. 1.  Some years ago, I wrote a post entitled, “Why Christian Leaders Struggle with ‘Dark Nights of the …

I don’t know when I got my first email, but I have learned over the years that through emails one can communicate a thought, a message, or a directive immediately. Emails have revolutionized the …

We're all guilty of moving from one focus to the next. On Wednesday, your day may have been dominated by candy and kids knocking on your front door. Today, you're already dreaming about turkey and …

We have more empty pews at church than we used to. It didn’t happen suddenly or under the leadership of any one pastor or group of leaders. It’s been a gradual thing over several decades. My …

Either Stacey Abrams or Brian Kemp will soon become Georgia’s 83 rd governor. Abrams, the Democratic candidate for governor, is a native of Madison, Wisconsin. Kemp, the Republican candidate for …

This post originally appeared on  Chuck Lawless’ blog  on Oct.25.  All of us in ministry need breaks. I’m not talking, though, about dropping out of ministry. That drastic …

By Reg Hamman Christians, be aware that we are in a civil war. For decades the U.S. has protected, fed, and evangelized the world. The enemy does not like for people to be safe, nourished, and …

Latinos or Hispanics in the United States come from various backgrounds, cultures, and dialects (a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group). Even though we …

The note to me was neither cynical nor critical. The pastor had a powerful point to make. “Thom,” he said, “as you provide leadership toward church revitalization, please communicate one thing …

I love the GPS on my cellphone. The GPS app that I use on my phone guides me along the path to my destination. The app also warns me of road hazards, traffic jams, and other potential …

In a recent interview with Janet Mefferd, the host of the nationally syndicated daily Christian talk show, Janet Mefferd Today , Paige Patterson responded to questions about his termination as …

The Faith and Freedom Coalition prepares and distributes thousands of non-partisan voter guides for concerned citizens. Elections are important; and the midterm election on November 6 th is one of …

I’ve never, ever had a reason to root for Purdue. Saturday night the Boilermakers earned my fandom simply because they were playing Ohio State. The other reason came through Tyler Trent. Like …

EL CAJON, Calif. -- This season of the year lends itself to gaining a renewed focus on what is important― not only for growing into a more intimate relationship with God but also to set aside time …

Mobs have been around for a long time. It was a cruel mob that called for the crucifixion of Jesus. Pilate suggested that Jesus should be chastised and released, because He had done nothing worthy of …

By David Chancey A church member recently had knee replacement surgery, and his procedure reminded me of an experience from my previous pastorate. A senior lady chose to have both knee …

This post originally appeared on  Gregg Potts’ blog  on Oct. 16, 2018. Recently I was talking with a person and the individual began telling me of the past indiscretions of a certain …

This post originally appeared on  Chuck Lawless’ blog  on Monday, Sept. 17.  Too many believers, I suspect, watch the news about victims of recent storms, but then fail to pray …

By Tony Wolfe GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP) -- As a young man, when I accepted the call to pastor a church I was both excited and terrified -- excited to begin the new season of leading and serving Christ's …