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  Editorial: Ugly in one hand, beauty in the other

  We live in the tension of holding ugliness in one hand and beauty in the other. We must do more than live with it.

  03/06/2025 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Voices: Correcting misunderstanding about BGCT/NAMB agreement

  Dustin Slaton responds to an opinion article by Toby Druin regarding the church planting agreement between the BGCT and NAMB.

  03/05/2025 - By Dustin Slaton

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  Commentary: Wired differently on purpose, for a purpose

  While growing up, Kendall Lyons knew he was different, but he didn’t know why. He does now and employs his difference following God’s call.

  03/04/2025 - By Kendall Lyons

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  Voices: The invisible impact of women in ministry

  The hardest part of being a woman in ministry isn’t the work itself. It’s knowing no matter how much you contribute, you may never be truly seen.

  03/04/2025 - By Jessica Pietsek

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  Voices: The slow, tragic demise of evangelism, Part 2

  Ellis Orozco warns against the alignment of Christianity with worldly and political power, calling it a mortal threat to evangelism.

  03/03/2025 - By Ellis Orozco / Stark College & Seminary

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  Editorial: Stick to your God-determined mission

  What is your God-determined mission, that thing God’s called you to do, no matter what? If you don’t know, this is the time to figure it out.

  02/26/2025 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Letters: SBC abuse database and gambling in Texas

  Baptist Standard readers respond to news about the SBC sexual abuse database and an editorial opposing expansion of gambling in Texas.

  02/26/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Voices: Executive Board action nullifies vote by BGCT

  Baptist Standard Editor Emeritus Toby Druin takes issue with a recent BGCT Executive Board action related to an agreement with NAMB.

  02/26/2025 - By Toby Druin

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  Voices: Where should Christians look for wisdom and guidance?

  Rev. Dr. Michael Evans Sr. points to God’s word as a steady guide amid the chaotic and ideologically driven present.

  02/26/2025 - By Rev. Dr. Michael Evans Sr.

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  Voices: The slow, tragic demise of evangelism, Part 1

  Ellis Orozco examines threats to evangelism—one evangelicals have reacted against for centuries and one some evangelicals have been seduced by.

  02/25/2025 - By Ellis Orozco / Stark College & Seminary

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  Editorial: Gambling industry betting big on our money

  How many lobbyists does it take to get gambling expansion approved by the Texas Legislature? I bet it takes more than you think.

  02/19/2025 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Voices: Wisdom and guidance in the age of chaotic politics

  Wisdom is not found in American exceptionalism or centering America as God’s priority, but is found in the words of Christ.

  02/19/2025 - By Rev. Ralph D. West