By Marty Duren Last week I had the opportunity to spend time on a medical mission in Haiti, arriving in the shaken country less than three weeks after the Jan. 12 earthquake. While the United Nations and the Red Cross…
Why 20- and 30-year-olds are leaving the Baptist church
By Carra Hughes Greer Many 20- and 30-year-olds share a distaste toward Baptist churches. As a young minister, I believe my peers need the community and nurturing of a church. I hope the church will hear the cries of these…
The $21 billion shim
By Jim Denison A piece of steel the size of a postage stamp is making global news. Toyota has been in the headlines for weeks with massive recalls and safety concerns. The company has recalled more than 5.3 million cars,…
What I know six months out
By Jinny Henson I have reassured myself in the six months since the death of my daughter, Maggie Lee, that although I have no idea what I will do without her, I honestly didn’t know what to do with her…
Prosecuting missionaries good for Haiti, families, church
By Fritz Gutwein The arrest and jailing in Haiti of 10 Southern Baptists on charges of kidnapping and criminal association is appropriate and consistent with gospel values. While I do not like to see anyone suffer, I fully support the…
Less revenge, more forgiveness
By David Wilkinson “Revenge is the rage at the movies,” proclaims The Wall Street Journal. Well, there’s a surprise. The WSJ notes that revenge, retribution and retaliation are served up (with heaping helpings of violence, naturally) in a trio of…
Giving a reason for the hope
By Marty Duren Storied NFL quarterback Kurt Warner announced his retirement at a press conference Friday, January 29. With Bible in hand, Warner calmly and straightforwardly gave thanks to God, his family, his coaches and team owners before taking a…
Politics and the Christian practice of dialogue
By Bob Setzer Every pastor or counselor soon learns: Hearing from only one partner in a troubled marriage gives the listener a very distorted picture of what is going on. It’s not that the spouse unburdening his or her heart…
Christian witness in a paralyzed democracy
By David Gushee For those who care about the current state of American democracy, last week was both fascinating and deeply troubling. For Christians who seek to contribute to “the peace of the city” in which God has placed us,…