Opinion

Guest Editorial: Why Hymns?

Patsy Davis shares her love of hymnals with readers.

07/30/2025 - By Patsy Williams Davis

Voices: Making sense of the seemingly senseless

Jim Lemons looks at how believers can respond to the tragedy of the Hill County flooding.

07/30/2025 - By Jim Lemons

Commentary: Isn’t there some other name we can call ourselves?

Robert Ritzenhein explores how believers who struggle with the label “Christian” can reclaim the name through authentic love.

07/29/2025 - By Robert Ritzenhein

Voices: God always has the final word

Ruth Cook reflects on fear, faith, and the power of trusting God through life’s uncertainties—reminding us his grace is always enough.

07/29/2025 - By Ruth Cook

Voices: Drop the stones: Mercy over judgment

Ben Karner explores how Jesus calls believers to drop their stones, embrace grace, and walk in truth, forgiveness, and transformation.

07/28/2025 - By Ben Karner

Guest Editorial: Leadership wears a coat of many colors

Toby Druin shares how three important leaders impacted the lives of many.

07/23/2025 - By Toby Druin

Voices: Griefbots’ false promise of digital resurrection

Bobby Bressman explores how individuals use AI as grief support and looks at healthier alternatives in Christian community.

07/22/2025 - By Bobby Bressman

Commentary: Dandelion grace: A word for those who feel useless

Years ago, I helped organize our church’s Vacation Bible School and oversaw all the crafts. I spent hours finding ideas, cutting construction paper and gathering all the supplies. I loved…

07/22/2025 - By Vaneetha Risner

Voices: An immigrant child’s view of school

Ruth Cook reflects on her experience teaching English-as-a-Second-Language, noting the challenges immigrant students face and the role of public schools in supporting them.

07/21/2025 - By Ruth Cook

Texas Baptist church leaders signed a letter of support for Baylor following their decision to return a grant for the study of the “disenfranchisement and exclusion of LGBTQIA + individuals and women” in churches.

07/18/2025 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Guest Editorial: Times have changed, but the Standard is still worthy of your trust

Toby Druin, retired Baptist Standard editor, reflects on the evolution from print publication to digital source that continues to inform Texas Baptists.

07/16/2025 - By Toby Druin

Commentary: The ends of the Earth: God’s call to diverse ministry

What is a Christian response to diversity? Historical theology professor David Wilhite explores this topic in a three-part series.

07/15/2025 - By David E. Wilhite