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  Bryant Lee: A heart to plant dozens of neighborhood churches

  This week’s profile of Texas Baptist ministers features Bryant Lee, lead pastor of Higher Expectations Church in Humble, which he planted and where he has served 10 years.

  07/12/2017 - By Marv Knox

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  Commentary: Mother—a deacon in heaven

  How long, how long will churches contribute to discrimination and violence against women by denying them freedom to fulfill their calling to be deacons, pastors or priests?

  07/12/2017 - By Marv Knox

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  Pennsylvania: God at work, even when we don’t see it

  Student missions blog: As I looked down at my paint-covered hands, I felt defeated. … In that moment, I was ready to walk away.

  07/10/2017 - By Ken Camp

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  Guest editorial: Remain true to Christ, not America’s god

  If we are willing to sacrifice fellowship over our understanding of sexuality but not over the name and nature of Christ, then what is it that guides our path?

  07/07/2017 - By Marv Knox

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  Editorial: Instead of ‘Merry Christmas’ in July, how about celebrating Jesus’ birthday his way?

  President Trump promised America is “going to start saying ‘Merry Christmas’ again.” So, how do you think Jesus would like for us to celebrate his birthday?

  07/05/2017 - By Marv Knox

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  Voices: Be careful, little fingers, what you type

  The real spiritual danger of the Internet age is that it can encourage that oldest and greatest of sins—pride.

  07/05/2017 - By Marv Knox

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  Voices: ‘Be in subjection’ and ‘Go tell that fox’—biblical attitudes to rulers

  How should Christians respond to their rulers? The Bible speaks, but the answer is more complex than some Christians claim.

  07/05/2017 - By Marv Knox

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  2nd Opinion: A word to declining congregations—it’s not your fault

  Many congregations across America are struggling with decline. They struggle in silence, because they are afraid it is their fault. It’s not.

  07/05/2017 - By Marv Knox

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  Guest editorial: Six issues to watch in the court’s Trinity Lutheran case

  It may take years to fully grasp the import of the Supreme Court’s decision in Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer, where the court ruled 7-2 the state of Missouri had expressly and unjustifiably discriminated against a church by disqualifying it from receiving a public benefit solely because of the church’s religious character.

  07/05/2017 - By Marv Knox

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  Ronald Session: ‘I want to change a generation’

  This week’s profile of Texas Baptist ministers features Ronald Session of The Shiloh Church in Garland, where he has been senior pastor six years after serving as interim four months.

  07/05/2017 - By Marv Knox

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  Matching the budget shortfall; patriotism defined

  Letters this week responded to an article about how much money churches would need to contribute to offset social-welfare cuts in President Trump’s proposed budget and a recent editorial on patriotism.

  07/03/2017 - By Marv Knox

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  Pennsylvania: Heartbreaking and heartwarming events

  Student Missions blog: I’ve never felt so drained. I’ve never felt so exhausted. Yet I’m content. I feel at peace with the fact it is an honor to serve here and to build relationships. … It is an honor to feel like I am about to collapse but still feel the Holy Spirit working in me, pushing me through it.

  07/01/2017 - By Ken Camp