Comics from 2005

Even before the canonization of the sacred texts, importance was attached to the prophetic and apostolic writings. Moses wrote “all the words of the Lord” in the “covenant scroll.” Joshua’s farewell address was written “in the book of the law of God.”

I wonder what most pastors would answer if you asked them this question: “What’s the toughest ministry lesson you’ve had to learn?”

GIZA, Egypt (BP) – The discovery of a former branch of the Nile offers clues to the construction of the pyramids and Egyptian culture when the Israelites were in bondage, Southern Baptist Archeologist Jim Parker told Baptist Press.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – Growing up, Aaron Bryant may have dreamed of playing in the NFL, but his family would’ve never dreamed of skipping church.

Scripture clearly speaks to the dignity and value of every human being, no matter their location or capacities (Genesis 1:26-28, Exodus 20:13, Joshua 20:3-6, Psalm 139:13, Proverbs 6:16-17, Luke 1:41). This value is not dependent on what one does or contributes but simply on the fact that they are made by God as biological human beings on whom God bestows value.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (BP) – Every time the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts makes the news, Mark Hancock knows he’s going to get some phone calls.

AUGUST, Ga. (BP) – Brad Graves, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ada, Okla., will be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention first vice president at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.

‘Lead On’ podcast finds new home as Iorg moves to SBC Executive Committee; Federal conspiracy case against the SBC Executive Committee voluntarily dismissed; Mission:Dignity recipients receive extra checks thanks to efforts of state Baptist conventions

Spurgeon’s love of hymns began at a young age. Once, during a summer holiday, his grandmother offered him a penny for each Watts hymn he memorized. With his gifted mind, young Spurgeon memorized so many that his grandmother soon had to change her offer or risk financial ruin! The money earned was eventually spent, but his love of hymns remained with him for the rest of his life, becoming a part of his theological vocabulary.