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  Commentary: God first, not America first

  God’s kingdom isn’t dependent on the success of the United States of America. But it does require God’s people to behave like God’s people.

  10/30/2023 - By Gwendolyn Joy

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  Editorial: God’s redemptive story is still advancing

  The pervasive bad news threatens to but can’t overshadow many bright spots Christians need to see, celebrate and take courage from.

  10/26/2023 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Voices: Physical self-care in the ministry

  Ron Danley suggests several obstacles to ministers maintaining physical health and provides prompts for overcoming those barriers.

  10/24/2023 - By Ron Danley

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  Voices: The politics of Jesus’ narrow gate

  Citing Matthew 7:13-14, Matt Richard issues a challenge to take the narrow way that aligns with Christ, not one political party or another.

  10/23/2023 - By Matt Richard

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  Editorial: What a lawsuit reveals about American Christianity

  The juxtaposition of a few headlines this week provides a jarring picture of the drastic difference between how some American Christians are making news and the situation among our brothers and sisters elsewhere in the world.

  10/19/2023 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Voices: Getting to know God is worth the effort

  “When we are on the road to fellowship and intimacy with our God, there will be resistance. … Getting to know God is worth the effort.”

  10/18/2023 - By D. Scozzari

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  Voices: A wall of separation is meant to protect the people

  Leon Blevins, retired government professor, describes the Founding Fathers’ intention for separating church and state.

  10/16/2023 - By Leon Blevins

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  Letter: Gov. Abbott’s call and Executive Board executive session

  Toby Druin, retired Baptist Standard editor, weighs in on Gov. Abbott’s call to pastors and the BGCT’s executive session candidate Q&A.

  10/12/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Editorial: Gazan Christians caught in Hamas-Israel crossfire

  Along with calls to prayer for Israel, Christians also need to pray for Gaza, where about 900 of our brothers and sisters are enduring war.

  10/11/2023 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Commentary: Arab-Evangelical response to Palestinian-Israeli conflict

  An Arab scholar and pastor offers a view on the conflict between Israel and Palestine focused on God’s image, prayer and peace.

  10/11/2023 - By Dr. Andrew

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  Voices: Taking care of yourself in the ministry

  Ron Danley introduces a series on minister self-care covering five areas: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and relational.

  10/10/2023 - By Ron Danley

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  Voices: Continuing to serve God while aging

  Aging does not have to mean reducing our service to the Lord. Despite physical and cognitive changes, the Lord has work for each of us.

  10/09/2023 - By Patti Greene