Fathers can be a blessing to their children
BOGART, Ga. (BP) – In a society that too often highlights the faults of fathers, Southern Baptist author and pastor Josh Smith encourages churches this Father’s Day to empower and remind them of the gift of fatherhood.
GriefShare’s on-demand ‘Remembering Mom’ consoles on Mother’s Day, beyond
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) – Many of the 30.8 percent of Americans whose mothers have died, as the U.S. Census Bureau counted in 2021, experienced the loss when they were not ready to process the pain.
FIRST-PERSON: A word for the unseen work of motherhood
It’s one thing to “rise to the occasion” when you are in front of the microphone and the multitude. It is quite another thing when there is no microphone and there is no multitude.
Vietnam anniversary brings memories of reunions, sacrifice, purpose for member of Operation Babylift
WEATHERFORD, Texas (BP) – The end of the Vietnam War, recognized on April 30, marked the end of a chapter for John Cope. But it also started another.
Colorado bill would strip custody from parents who ‘misgender’ children
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Colorado House of Representatives has passed a law that would create legal grounds for the state to strip custody from parents who legislators say “misgender” their children.
Lifeline agency ‘key’ in bipartisan letter urging Trump action on Chinese adoptions
WASHINGTON (BP) – A bipartisan congressional letter with more than 100 signatures has been delivered to President Donald Trump urging him to open discussions with China regarding its discontinued intercountry adoption program that left nearly 300 U.S. families in limbo.
A Salvation Army volunteer was killed when a young dad ran a stop sign. His family responded with mercy.
(RNS) — Theologians, preachers and best-selling authors have long tried to explain why bad things happen to good people. But there’s a second question that doesn’t get as much attention.
ERLC joins SCOTUS brief for parents to opt kids out of LGBTQ storybook time
WASHINGTON (BP) – In public schools in Montgomery County, Md., 3- and 4-year-olds might be read the board book “Pride Puppy” and asked to spot photos of things seen while trying to find their lost dog at a Pride parade.
Kentucky pastor’s family desperately fights with ‘broken system’
ASHLAND, Ky. – A Kentucky Baptist pastor and his family are fighting an intense battle to obtain access for their adopted daughter to mental health care that is desperately needed. In the process, the family is raising awareness of a drastic need in Kentucky regarding the care and love for children.
ERLC wants to hear from Southern Baptists
NASHVILLE (BP) — Southern Baptists wishing to provide direct input on issues addressed by the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission may do so over the next six months through a survey released by the entity.
