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  Voices: Baptists’ faithful witness in the public square

  Jack Goodyear calls for a particular kind of faithful witness that aligns with biblical principles and serves the community.

  01/28/2025 - By Jack Goodyear

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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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  Voices: Christians and other minorities suffering in Myanmar

  I grew up in Tamu town, an Indo-Burma border town in Sagaing Region or province located in the northwest part of Burma (Myanmar). My parents practiced spirit worship, but they…

  01/22/2025 - By Thong Kho Lun

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  Voices: Life lessons from 27-year-old MLK Jr.

  Jeff Warren examines a singular moment in MLK Jr.’s life when things could have gone differently. Warren sees five important lessons in it.

  01/20/2025 - By Jeff Warren

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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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  Commentary: 6 reasons worship attendees aren’t group participants

  Ken Braddy, Lifeway’s director of Sunday school, suggests six reasons worship attendees aren’t in small groups and ways to change that.

  01/15/2025 - By Ken Braddy / Lifeway Christian Resources

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  Voices: Lord’s Supper open to all who profess faith in Christ

  Taylor Sandlin contends the Lord’s Supper should not be heavily fenced, but should be open to all who profess faith in Jesus Christ.

  01/14/2025 - By Taylor Sandlin

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  Voices: Lord’s Supper for baptized believers only

  John Trow Jr. contends the Lord’s Supper should be open only to those individuals who

  01/14/2025 - By John Trow Jr.

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  Voices: Kelsey’s Christ-filled Christmas Eve

  Kelsey had a great birthday. Everything seemed fine. The next day, things changed dramatically. This is a story of grace, hope and love.

  01/13/2025 - By Johnny Teague

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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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  Voices: Celebrating the simple life

  Don Newbury rings in the New Year with a reflection on simpler holidays, more straightforward commercials … and pie.

  01/08/2025 - By Don Newbury

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  Commentary: Look for the light on a sea of darkness

  While contemplating faith during our current dark days, Robert Ritzenhein witnessed a scene over the ocean that changed his outlook.

  01/07/2025 - By Robert Ritzenhein