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  Voices: Doctrine and mission need each other

  Kimlyn Bender responds to Editor Eric Black’s editorial on doctrine and mission, contending they are integral to each other.

  03/17/2026 - By Kimlyn Bender

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  Voices: Who will we work with to accomplish our mission?

  Scott Jones responds to Editor Eric Black’s editorial on doctrine and mission, asking if those differing on doctrine can work together.

  03/17/2026 - By Scott Jones

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  Voices: The relationship between doctrine and mission

  Jordan Villanueva responds to Editor Eric Black’s editorial on mission and doctrine with an explanation of doctrinally informed mission.

  03/17/2026 - By Jordan Villanueva

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  Commentary: Is war ever justified?

  Jim Lemons describes the six principles of just war theory and evaluates the current U.S.-Israeli war with Iran in light of those principles.

  03/16/2026 - By Jim Lemons

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  Editorial: Mission, not doctrine, should drive the train

  Mission and doctrine each have their place, and they need to be kept in their right place to move the train down the track in joy.

  03/11/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Voices: Words of grace in times of rage, Part 1

  When his church members became upset over his social media posts, Joshua Sharp realized he needed to change. He tells us how he’s doing that.

  03/10/2026 - By Joshua Sharp

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  Voices: Truth and love: Thinking carefully about Sharia and civil law

  Calling for dignity and truth, retired pastor and missionary David McConkey points to key differences between Sharia and American law.

  03/09/2026 - By David McConkey

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  Editorial: Examining this talk of Armageddon

  Editor Eric Black examines concerns raised by possible talk of U.S. military action in Iran initiating Armageddon.

  03/05/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Voices: Celebrating Texas Baptists’ collaborative ministry

  Texas Baptists Executive Director Julio Guarneri celebrates 140 years of collaborative ministry across more than 30 institutions.

  03/04/2026 - By Julio Guarneri / Texas Baptists

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  Voices: ‘Intellectual hospitality’ and why it matters

  Wade Berry describes intellectual hospitality, how it is related to Jesus’ command to love, and how to practice it.

  03/03/2026 - By Wade Berry

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  Voices: The gift waiting on your doorstep

  Johnny Teague asks us to imagine opening our front door one morning to find a gift waiting there. But it’s not just any gift.

  03/02/2026 - By Johnny Teague

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  Editorial: We are expected to be a voice for the voiceless

  Being a voice for the voiceless requires several things, starting with understanding God’s character and expectations.

  02/26/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor