Derek Spain stands in Whistler Village, where he and other chaplains built relationships with Olympic athletes in Vancouver. DEREK SPAIN/Special The Olympic Spirit brings out the best in everyone. …
By Phil Boatwright KANSAS CITY, KS (BP) — "Samson," a new film about an iconic Old Testament figure, reminds us that while man judges our deeds, God judges the heart. Phil Boatwright The creators …
The Bible says that God wills for all men to be saved. The Apostle Peter wrote, “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not …
It’s exhausting, that this happened again. Another shooting. Another search for answers. And yet again, another round of blaming and trying to figure out how to keep our children safe in their …
I spend much of my time with seminary students, but I also spend time with young men who have been raised in church, but who aren’t preparing for ministry. Often, I connect with this group …
Last week the Episcopal Church in the Washington D.C. diocese passed a resolution to eliminate “gendered language for God.” The use of masculine pronouns for God will not be used when the …
I still have painful memories about the first time I experienced losing church members as a pastor. I took it personally. Too much so. In fact, I didn’t handle the situation with much maturity at …
There was a time when reaching the lost was the top priority of evangelical churches. Sadly, many churches today focus far more on programs for their members than on how to fulfill The Great …
President Donald Trump joins Judge Neil M. Gorsuch, Louise Gorsuch, and others in prayer in the Green Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., following the President’s announcement of Judge …
Andrew Hebert By Andrew Hebert AMARILLO, TX (BP) — Sharing the Gospel is a lot like skydiving. Most people never do it. Many who try are terrified the entire time. But most are glad they did it. …
I’ve always been keenly interested in famous people, inhaling scores of articles, books, and documentaries to see what makes them tick. Candidly speaking, for much of my life I wanted to be among …
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 …