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  Editorial: The light of the world is not a political spotlight

  Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Keller Independent School District gave the Bible a boost this month. Not that the Bible needed it.

  08/25/2022 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Jana Morga: Meditation of Heart

  Jana Morga, student minister at Woodland Baptist Church in San Antonio, opened her homily with an illustration from Star Wars Episode 3. (Psalm 49:1-12)

  08/23/2022 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Voices: My missiological journey with Baptist World Alliance

  Dennis Wiles, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Arlington, explains the missiological significance of the Baptist World Alliance.

  08/23/2022 - By Dennis Wiles

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  Austin church offers hope to refugees

  When Paul Sebineza helped plant a church in Austin to reach new arrivals from refugee camps in Kenya, he had an advantage—personal experience.

  08/22/2022 - By Carolyn Tomlin

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  Afghan Christians in hiding one year after U.S. withdrawal

  Christians in Afghanistan are forced into greater secrecy and largely cut off from humanitarian aid, International Christian Concern said in its report on the first anniversary of U.S. withdrawal from the Muslim country.

  08/22/2022 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Foster care ministry focused on school-age children

  The new school year can be especially tumultuous for children in foster care, Pastor Jacob Smith of Sulphur Springs’ Union Baptist Church learned as his church prayed about the viability of a foster care ministry.

  08/19/2022 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Review of Baylor relationship required by 2011 agreement

  The BGCT’s announced intention to “review and consider changes” to the special agreement that defines its relationship with Baylor University is a routine matter delayed one year due to the COVID pandemic, Executive Director David Hardage said.

  08/19/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  What does the Justice Department’s SBC investigation mean?

  The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a religious group’s handling of sexual crimes by clergy and church staff. The questions: Why the Southern Baptist Convention? Why now?

  08/18/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Editorial: Frederick Buechner: ‘All moments are key moments’

  In light of Frederick Buechner’s death Aug. 15, Editor Eric Black reflects on his insight into life and ministry, and the grace in his words.

  08/18/2022 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  TBM volunteers work long hours to meet needs in Kentucky

  Texas Baptist Men flood recovery teams are removing drenched sheetrock, flooring and furniture from flooded homes in eastern Kentucky.

  08/17/2022 - By John Hall / Texas Baptist Men

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  South Texas cowboy church assists Montana flood recovery

  Volunteers from a South Texas cowboy church journeyed to Montana to help the owners of a feedlot recover from extensive flooding.

  08/16/2022 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Rev. Allen Scott: Obey or Disobey?

  Rev. Allen Scott, associate pastor of couples ministry at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Dallas, began his study of Judges 6–7 with a recap of key lessons from Judges 1–5.

  08/16/2022 - By Staff / Baptist Standard