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  Editorial: Lament our current state of affairs, and then …

  We must lament the current state of our country and our world. And we must not stop there. Lament calls us to do more.

  01/28/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Letter: Racism still a serious problem in America

  A Baptist Standard reader expresses his opinion about racism and questions the current administration’s position on race.

  01/27/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Voices: Discipleship: Lifelong journey for every believer

  Many people today think church is about loud music, the lights, or the atmosphere. Some churches use strobe lights, fog machines, big productions, and even drones to draw people in….

  01/27/2026 - By Patti Greene

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  Editorial: When protesters come to church

  Are you prepared for protesters to come to your church? There are different ways to be prepared and one that matters most.

  01/22/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Voices: A call to protect the vulnerable and steps to do it

  Candice Sharp Fulton challenges Christians to fulfill scriptural expectations and their moral responsibility for protecting the vulnerable.

  01/21/2026 - By Candice Sharp Fulton

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  Commentary: Why Burma’s Christians need the world to act now

  Representatives of Burma Research Institute explain why Baptists should advocate on behalf of Burmese Christians in the U.S. and Burma/Myanmar.

  01/19/2026 - By Zo Tum Hmung and Robin D. Stoops / Burma Research Institute

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  Editorial: Baptist Standard in 2026

  Here’s a look at the Baptist Standard in 2026. Some things are new. Some things are not going to change. And that’s important.

  01/15/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Letter: Voices: The light through Christmas depression

  A Baptist Standard reader responds to an opinion article about facing depression during Christmas.

  01/13/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Voices: Unencumbered: Cleaning out the garage

  “Cleaning out the garage over the holidays, I had time to think about ‘stuff,’ and the new year,” Ruth Cook begins.

  01/13/2026 - By Ruth Cook

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  Voices: Like a cow lifts a calf

  Pastor, author, and rancher Johnny Teague sees something of spiritual significance in an experience he had with a struggling calf.

  01/12/2026 - By Johnny Teague

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  Editorial: Carry the gospel in a disorienting world

  Nigeria, Venezuela, Minneapolis, and elsewhere, the gospel is good news, and we are called to carry it in and for this world.

  01/08/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Voices: Point/Counterpoint: Christians and the Court

  Jack Goodyear contends politics, not religion, has led to a Supreme Court more accepting of strong executive authority.

  01/07/2026 - By Jack Goodyear