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  Editorial: As much as ever, America must hear from our ‘better angels’

  In the wake of the most divisive presidential campaign of our lifetimes, U.S. Christians must live up to our ideals by modeling reconciliation, demanding reform, standing up for our values and protecting the vulnerable.

  11/09/2016 - By Marv Knox

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  Commentary: What do we do now?

  This election like few others will set the course of our nation for decades to come. Your involvement is a privilege paid with the lives of others. Few people on earth have this privilege. Vote. Pray. Proclaim the hope we have in the Lord Jesus Christ.

  11/02/2016 - By Marv Knox

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  Smith’s life illustrated God’s faithfulness

  This week’s letter focuses on the life of James Smith, former president of the Southern Baptist Brotherhood Commission, who died recently.

  11/02/2016 - By Marv Knox

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  Dennis Wiles: Front-row seat to watch God’s transforming power

  This week, our profile of Texas Baptist ministers features Dennis Wiles, pastor of First Baptist Church in Arlington.

  11/02/2016 - By Marv Knox

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  Voices: Knees bowed and hands high—how to live in a fear-driven culture

  Even when we fear, we can be sure God will magnificently exceed our expectations—to his everlasting honor and to our everlasting joy.

  11/02/2016 - By Marv Knox

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  2nd Opinion: Respond to the cry of the elderly

  Ministry to the elderly and their caregivers is a wide-open—and needed—opportunity for congregations.

  11/02/2016 - By Marv Knox

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  Guest editorial: Provide retirement benefits for church staff members

  With a minimum investment each month, any church can start a retirement program and help its staff members one day retire with dignity.

  11/02/2016 - By Marv Knox

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  Editorial: In this political season, practice civility

  Here’s the broad, long-lasting issue behind our current election malaise: Disrespect is the root of our national incivility.

  11/02/2016 - By Marv Knox

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  BGCT president: Election 2016; it’s time to vote

  It’s time to vote. It’s also time for us who call on the name of God to show our allegiance and to pray.

  11/02/2016 - By Marv Knox

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  Voices: Baptists, remember your history in 2016

  Baptists were born out of a reaction against the mingling of religion and political power, which doesn’t work out well for anybody for very long. Christianity is designed in such a way that it does not need “power” of this sort to survive and grow.

  10/26/2016 - By Jake Raabe

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  Voices: Viewing the gift of life through Kyle Lake’s lens

  Eleven years after his accidental death, former Texas pastor Kyle Lake still inspires friends and former parishioners to taste: “Taste every ounce of flavor. Taste every ounce of friendship. Taste every ounce of Life. Because it is most definitely a gift.”

  10/26/2016 - By Craig Nash

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  Guest editorial: Studying history is essential for the strength of our democracy

  Any politician who wants to make America great again must come to grips with the fact that African-Americans were slaves and the victims of Jim Crow laws. Women were second-class citizens in a patriarchal society that did not give them voting rights.

  10/25/2016 - By Marv Knox