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  Right or Wrong? Civil discourse on race

  How do we engage in a civil discourse on race without being perceived as a race baiter?

  07/31/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Editorial: Pope Francis’ popularity & our faithfulness to Jesus

  Pope Francis has plummeted in opinion polls. But the Roman Catholic pontiff’s plunging popularity tells us far more about Americans’ values than it does about his vision.

  07/31/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Oregon: God put this place on my heart

  Student Missions Blog: It’s been almost two whole months here in Portland, Ore. Time seams to be flying by. But you can be certain God continues to do what he promises.

  07/30/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Mission Arlington: Ninja Turtles, robots and dignity

  Student Missons Blog: I looked up in the busy, chaotic room of waiting people. Some had been there nearly an hour, many with hyper children, waiting for someone like me to grab their clipboard and call their name.

  07/29/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Letters: ‘I’m with Franklin’

  “Thousands are being murdered by Islamic terrorists. I’m with Franklin.”

  07/28/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Oregon: Happiness not tied to a place

  Student Missions Blog: I’m going to be honest. I think the biggest lesson God has taught me this summer in Portland so far is not what I was expecting to learn at all.

  07/28/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Rhode Island: A girl who never heard of God or the Bible

  Student Missions Blog: Growing up in the South, it seemed as if everyone had heard of God and Christianity. That was just the way life was. That all changed on July 13.

  07/27/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Kathy Hillman: Vacation Bible School: Letting children know Jesus loves them

  One summer, my grandparents chose Vacation Bible School week for my annual visit. With an August birthday, I was too young, but First Baptist Church in Marfa’s pastor, Cliff Johnston, welcomed me anyway. Besides, my grandmother Barton provided all the refreshments.

  07/24/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Southeast Asia: Lessons from Ramadan

  Student Missions Blog: I am living in one of the largest Muslim-populated countries in the world. I got to experience life here before, during and after two of the biggest Islamic holidays—Ramadan (fasting month) and Eid al-Fitr (festival of breaking the fast).

  07/23/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Peru: Teaching English and learning lessons

  Student Missions Blog: We have been teaching English three days a week. It is funny, because English is not my first language.

  07/23/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  Richard Ray: Tell your mountains about your God

  As a pastor serving on the small-church mission field, you encounter many obstacles in your life. At times, those obstacles seem like mountains.

  07/23/2015 - By John Rutledge

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  In Touch: Ken Starr clarifies Baylor policy

  Recently, the Baylor University board of regents changed the language of the university’s student conduct policy. Baylor President Ken Starr sent us the following memo to help us understand the actions of Baylor and to clarify the misunderstandings that have accompanied this action.

  07/23/2015 - By John Rutledge