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Experiencing the passion of Holy Week

By Barry Howard This week is Holy Week — a time to experience the passion of Christ. Around the globe, Christians and other inquirers will be reflecting on the events leading up to the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus…

After Easter, be more like Jesus

By Bill Webb The highest holy day of the year for Christians is a mere three days away. Christians will rightfully celebrate God’s sacrifice in the death of his Son on a ghastly cross. We will remember his death reverently…

RESURRECTION DAY MEDITATION: After Easter, be more like Jesus

The highest holy day of the year for Christians is here. Christians will rightfully celebrate God’s sacrifice in the death of His Son on a ghastly cross. We will remember His death reverently and soberly. But we also will rejoice…

Longtime Southern Seminary theology professor David Mueller dies

SAN ANTONIO (ABP) — A second-generation Baptist theologian who taught during three decades at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary died March 26 in Texas. David Mueller David Mueller was 80. He moved to Kerrville, Texas, after retiring from the seminary in…

Laws legalizing gay marriage move homosexuality to front burner for churches

WASHINGTON (ABP) — State laws legalizing same-sex marriage are becoming the newest battle line in American Christianity's ongoing civil war over the church and homosexuality. Religion News Service reported recently on a dilemma for churches in the District of Columbia…

Legal gay marriage pushes sexuality to forefront for churches

The questions we aren’t asking about gays and the church

By Cody Sanders In a recent Web posting, Executive Director Randel Everett of the Baptist General Convention of Texas stated that the convention’s position on “homosexual behavior” has not changed within the 160-year-long history of Texas Baptists. Presumably this means…

VITAL SIGNS: Everyone needs a Nathan

Who is your Nathan? Every minister needs a Nathan. No exceptions. You know Nathan, the bold truth-teller who finally broke through King David’s rationalizations and justifications. Nathan served the Kingdom by speaking God’s truth to David’s deceptions. Only Nathan was able…

EDITORIAL: Bluebell Baptist is fired up as worship takes an unexpected twist

Dear Jimmy, Well, nobody can say if it’s not in the bulletin it doesn’t happen at Bluebell Baptist, that’s for sure. Truth be told, I like a measure of predictability. Still, when somethin’ unexpected happens, like it did this past…

From the Eastern Shore to Cumberland Gap

STAFF CHANGES • Mark Lewis, to Lyndale Church, Richmond, as pastor, effective in May. • Jim Fuller, resigning as pastor of Green Valley Church, Lebanon. • Stephen Renalds, to Stanardsville, Stanardsville, as interim pastor. • Mike Dodson, to New Salem…

VIRGINIA BAPTIST FORUM: Both churches staying the course

I read you article about the Airlee Court Baptist Church in Roanoke. The heading sounded like they had drifted from their course and that Journey Church was trying to take over their buildings. If I understand the situation correctly, Airlee…

VIRGINIA BAPTIST FORUM: Biblical justice vs. social justice

I read you opinion on social justice and Glenn Beck's call to flee a church that uses certain terms. A few things to note: First, Glenn is clearly ignorant on the origins of social justice, but he has a handle…

Republicans push through more unregulated funding for ICE and CBP

Trump admin defying court order on immigration access

What was there left to argue?

Beauty, ashes and the Southern Baptist Convention