I haven’t been much of a National Football League fan this season. First of all, I don’t care for those who use the National Anthem as a means of protesting their cause. There are other ways to …

The release of the House Intelligence Committee memo has raised grave constitutional questions. Did officials at the highest levels of the justice department and the FBI collude with operatives of …

I grew up in a First Baptist Church in a small town in western North Carolina. My grandfather was my first pastor. He passed away when I was nine years old, but I remember him as a man of prayer …

Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles holds his seven-month-old daughter Lily while being interviewed by NBC Sports' Dan Patrick after leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a 41-33 win over New England in Super …

You’ve heard the statement, “fake it until you make it.” While most often used to incite courage or confidence related to things like public speaking or singing, this aphorism also applies to …

“A good city is like a good party. People don’t want to leave early,” said Jan Gehl, a world-renowned architect and city “rethinker”. [1] Gehl has spent most of his life researching cities, …

I believe the words of Jesus Christ with all my heart and being: the gates of hell will not prevail against His Church (Matthew 16:18). At the same time, I believe that some local churches will cease …

Oscar Torres, left, translates for immigration lawyer Kembra Smith as Brenda Arnold writes notes on the flip board. JOE WESTBURY/Index MOULTRIE — Many Georgia Baptists see the face of Deferred …

I remember years ago getting my driver’s license renewed and was asked, “Do you want to be an organ donor?” “I hadn’t thought about it, but I said “YES,” and ever since, my license …

By J.D. Greear DURHAM, NC (BP) — Plant a wheat seed, and it will turn into a wheat stalk that can produce hundreds of wheat seeds. Plant an acorn, and it will grow into an oak tree that will …

Even church leaders struggle with prayer. These findings are anecdotal, but here are my general conclusions about why that happens. Leaders are “fixers” by nature. We are problem solvers who …

Last week I had a delightful conversation with Troup Baptist Association’s Aaron McCullough about his dear friend Olin McClain’s sermon “The Prodigal’s Pet Pig.” We both agreed it was a clever title, and it made me think about other interesting, unique sermon titles I have heard through the years.

By Phil Boatwright Phil Boatwright KANSAS CITY, KS (BP) — Most people (including me) seldom turn to nature documentaries when seeking DVD entertainment. That's unfortunate – especially if you …

Helen Joanne Cox was a member England’s Parliament representing the Labour Party. She campaigned for a solution to the Syrian Civil War, and once elected, argued forcefully that the UK Government …

By Trevor Forbis Trevor Forbis I'm in my first year of a paid ministry position.  As  a young minister ,   I’ve noticed   fears   that  have crept into my life as I …

Two weeks ago Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the repeal of policy put into effect during the Obama administration that protected legalized marijuana programs from federal prosecution. …

The following commentary first appeared in the AJC Get Schooled blog by Maureen Downey and contains a compelling discourse on public school sex education by Jane Robbins. Gwinnett is one of …

ATLANTA — As the Georgia Legislators being their 2018 session there are many issues they will be considering, Religious Liberty being one of them. Hopefully, they will remember that freedom of …

Edith Lovejoy Pierce said, “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity , and it’s first chapter is 'New Year’s …

President Trump held a bipartisan meeting with Republicans and Democrats this week to discuss the Deferred Action for Children Arrivals (DACA) and other immigration policies. After a long session …

If someone mentioned The Riddler, many of us would immediately think of Batman’s wicked nemesis. I’m not sure if he’s still around, or what role he may play in Batman movies of today. In the …

By Jeff Iorg ONTARIO, Calif. (BP) — Spending several days during the holidays with four grandchildren under age 3 caused me to think about our world, their future, and my perspective on what …

A popular meme making the rounds on social media in the days after Georgia's Rose Bowl win reminds fans of any prayers offered during the game. It could legitimately be called “The Greatest Show on …

Index Editor J. Gerald Harris, left, Managing Editor Joe Westbury, in orange shirt, Advertising Coordinator and Editor's Administrative Assistant Donna Ward, in black; and Web Content Editor Scott …

As we walk into 2018 in the next 48 hours, Editor Gerald Harris has some thoughts on the powerful role of the Church in shaping secular culture. Every year there are scientists, business moguls, …