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By Jason Coker This time of year in Christian circles all over the world, faithful followers of Jesus are trying to spend some time thinking about what it means for God to become human flesh in the Nativity. That is,…

Looking at others through the lens of love

By R. Kevin Johnson I passed a Muslim woman on the street wearing a hijab. She walked quickly with her head down. She acted like she didn’t want to be noticed. She looked scared. Perhaps her fear is justified given…

The 40-year-old seminarian

Steve Carell starred as The 40-Year-Old Virgin. If someone made a movie of my life this year, they could call it The 40-Year-Old Seminarian. After 23 years in public ministry, 17 of them as pastor, and 10 as the lead…

Just like the New Testament, congregational vision is experienced then written

By George Bullard Who knows for sure exactly how the Gospel according to Luke came to be written? I mean exactly. No one knows with absolute surety. But we can imagine. For me to imagine this, I read the first…

Peace on earth and good will among people

By Nell Green Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace, good will among people. (Luke 2:14, NRSV) Our first Christmas on the field was in 1986. From then on, every year we host at least one…

Seminary heads ask governors to support Syrian refugees

By Bob Allen Three Kansas City seminary presidents joined Dec. 15 in a letter asking governors of Kansas and Missouri to welcome Syrian refugees to their states. President Molly T. Marshall of Central Baptist Theological Seminary joined the presidents of…

Lindsey Graham spoke at Baptist church a week before his death

When leaders know better but choose a different path

On the death of Lindsey Graham

Farewell, Three Amigos

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Scholar: Wheaton professor’s suspension is about anti-Muslim bigotry, not theology

Minister loses appeal of ex-gay kidnapping case conviction

Mother Teresa miracle approved, sainthood set for September

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Looking at others through the lens of love

The 40-year-old seminarian

Just like the New Testament, congregational vision is experienced then written

Peace on earth and good will among people

Seminary heads ask governors to support Syrian refugees

Faith-based AI company Gloo faces moment of truth after $438M in losses

Nuns care for children with HIV, reintegrate them into Indian society

A growing number of federations are asking Jews if they identify as Zionist — and grappling with the results

Why removing a distinct religious code for Native American military service members will make their needs invisible

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Lindsey Graham spoke at Baptist church a week before his death

When leaders know better but choose a different path

On the death of Lindsey Graham

Farewell, Three Amigos