In 1987, I was a junior at Baylor University when a worship song was released that became very popular. The song, “God Still Moves,” by Steve and Annie Chapman, was sung at so many revivals and altar calls. The chorus…
Anger and the animating presence of God: Where do you put the anger?
Given the state of public affairs in these riven United States, I too frequently find myself in a foaming-at-the-mouth froth of anger. Utter disgust, flinging foul imprecations and anathemas — mostly under my breath. I catch myself, with James and…
There is freedom beyond substitutionary atonement, Alliance of Baptists panelists say
Moving past belief in penal substitutionary atonement can positively impact Christians’ spiritual, emotional and mental health, according to participants in panel discussions presented during the 2022 virtual gathering of the Alliance of Baptists. The theme of the April 22-24 meeting,…