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  Editorial: Truth is for us to pursue, not to shape

  We should bring all our faculties to bear on seeking truth, because ultimately, we will answer to it, Editor Eric Black contends.

  01/23/2025 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Editorial: How to pray for the 89th Texas Legislature

  We need to ask God to give our elected officials wise counsel, clear thinking, discernment, and a heart for what is good and right.

  01/15/2025 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Editorial: 3 lessons Epiphany tries to teach us

  Jan. 6 passed by this year, perhaps without much notice, but the day holds distant lessons relevant to today for those who will pay attention.

  01/09/2025 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Editorial: A Christmas hymn gotcha

  “O holy night, the stars are brightly shining …” It’s long been one of my favorite Christmas hymns. Sung well, it gives me chills every time. At the same time,…

  12/18/2024 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Editorial: Where it’s hard to be a Christian

  We publish a lot of articles about religious liberty violations. It’s hard to be a Christian, but where might surprise you.

  12/11/2024 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Editorial: Texas curriculum provides poor religious education

  Religious objections are just one reason to reject Texas’ Bluebonnet Learning curriculum, and they are a significant reason.

  12/04/2024 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Editorial: Why we’re thankful for our donors

  The Baptist Standard is a team effort, and donors are an essential part of the team. So, we celebrate and thank them all year long.

  11/26/2024 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Editorial: Let’s work together to leave a better legacy

  Bitter division is a large part of our Baptist heritage and legacy. To leave a better legacy, we’re going to have to work together.

  11/20/2024 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Editorial: Partnership shows the BGCT’s strength

  Texas Baptists’ past, present and future is built on partnership. It hasn’t always been easy, but it has been and still is a great strength.

  11/14/2024 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Editorial: How we should respond to this election

  How we as Christians are to respond to the election isn’t determined by who won it, but is governed by a greater and higher law.

  11/07/2024 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Editorial: Pastor, your work will outlive you

  To know your faithful labor in service of God’s call will live beyond your ministry is great encouragement to a beleaguered pastor.

  10/30/2024 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Editorial: How far does church-state separation go?

  If church-state separation means neither exert authority or control over the other, what amount of influence rises to a breach of separation?

  10/24/2024 - By Eric Black / Editor