BIBLE STUDY: Jesus Christ our wisdom
You’re next in line for the crown. You’re about to be the leader of a nation that is finally settling into peace and prosperity. Your father is one of the greatest leaders of all time, but you’re young, inexperienced and naive. Your brothers want your position; your father’s generals are nervous about your leadership skill. The expectations over you are higher than they have ever been for anyone in your position. How will you possibly meet and even exceed those expectations? Welcome to the first days of the reign of King Solomon, son of David.
Bible Study: We are nothing without love
Love is essential to every aspect of the Christian life. Without it, everything else is empty.
SBC DIGEST: SEBTS students in South Asia; Tornado doesn’t stop camp trip
Southeastern students follow Great Commission in South Asia; Lifeway’s FUGE Camps blesses church after devastating tornado.
Americans divided on who should lead healthy conversations on challenges in America
NASHVILLE (BP) – Although Americans need to have productive conversations regarding challenges in our society, there is no consensus on who is in the best position to generate healthy conversations around these issues.
SBC DIGEST: GuideStone adds chief marketing officer; Black church conference encourages faith
GuideStone adds new chief marketing officer, Justin Stowell; Black church conference encourages faith of attendees.
Insights, revelations, fellowship at Black Church leadership week
RIDGECREST, N.C. (BP) -- Answers to scriptural conundrums greeted attendees of the Black Church Leadership and Family Conference (BCLFC) July 18 -22 at Ridgecrest Conference Center in Ridgecrest, N.C.
Most pastors know of deconstruction, fewer see it in their pews
NASHVILLE (BP) – For some pastors, the only construction projects they worry about are building renovations, but others say they’re facing churchgoers who are tearing down aspects of their faith.
Bible Study: God’s soft whisper
Instead of anticipating a bright light or an earth-shaking sign from God, many times we may need to retreat, put down the smartphone and listen for God’s whisper.
FIRST-PERSON: We need each other
NASHVILLE (BP) – A few years ago, our family vacationed in California – the land of the great redwood forest. The author John Steinbeck wrote of them: “The redwoods, once seen, leave a mark or create a vision that stays with you always.”
Americans believe religious liberty is declining, more believe Christians face intolerance
NASHVILLE (BP) – While most Americans say religious liberty is on the decline in the country, even more believe Christians are increasingly confronted with intolerance in the U.S. But some say American Christians complain too much about how they are treated.
