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Erika Perez: Teaching students to make a positive difference

Erika Perez, lecturer at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, licensed professional counselor, and member of Iglesia Bautista Jerusalen in Pharr, shares her background and thoughts on being a Christian in the marketplace.

07/23/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Fighting hunger one part of revitalizing Bachman Lake area

Pastor Ricardo Brambila of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Dallas encourages members of his century-old congregation to “think outside the box” to reach their community.

07/22/2019 - By Carolyn Tomlin

Voices: Audacious effort led to cosmic leap

It took rocket science to get us to the moon. Living well in community, in a nation, doesn’t take such sophisticated understanding.

07/19/2019 - By Ferrell Foster

Voices: Prayer is powerful—then and now

Do you ever wonder if your prayers accomplish anything? Anna Shannon reminds us what the prayers of ordinary people accomplished for Peter and that prayer is still powerful.

07/17/2019 - By Anna Shannon

Voices: Authority of the Bible: Doctrine to defend, doctrine that shapes

Ross Shelton, the pastor of First Baptist Church in Brenham, offers three ways the authority of the Bible shapes a Christian’s life. What is your view of the Bible’s authority?

07/17/2019 - By Ross Shelton

Voices: The winds of change blow

The winds of change are blowing through Texas Baptists’ staff offices.

07/17/2019 - By David Hardage / Texas Baptists

Editorial: Connected to our roots: The power of our past

Editor Eric Black shares part of his family history. What things in your family history connect you like roots grounding you to your past?

07/16/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

Cody Shouse: Discipling students to disciple students one at a time

Cody Shouse, the director of the Longhorn Baptist Student Ministry at the University of Texas in Austin, shares his background and thoughts on collegiate ministry.

07/16/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Laredo minister benefits from previous pastor’s preparation

John Delgado knows from experience that pastors who look forward help their churches prepare for the future when they no longer are on the scene.

07/15/2019 - By Isa Torres / Hispanic Beat Reporter

South Texas church budgets carefully to feed the elderly

When Don Smith goes grocery shopping, he looks for sales. He knows senior adults at a low-income housing unit in Freer depend on the help they receive from Casa Real Housing Ministry, and he wants to make every penny count.

07/15/2019 - By Carolyn Tomlin

Editorial: Pray for me: The night I learned how to S.H.O.P.

Do you feel guilty when someone asks, “How’s your prayer life?” After spending an hour in prayer before the African American Fellowship Conference, Editor Eric Black came away ready for another hour.

07/10/2019 - By Eric Black / Editor

Rev. Dr. Joseph Parker: Taking the First Step

Rev. Dr. Joseph Parker, pastor of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Austin, urges his hearers to consider their priorities ahead of any decision they make. (Matthew 6:33-34; 22:36-40)

07/10/2019 - By Staff / Baptist Standard