May 1, 2019
BSC annual meeting features church planting commissioningApril 30, 2019 by BSC Communications | |
 | With a focus on the Great Commission and the Great Commandment, “God’s Great Work” is the theme for the 2019 Baptist State Convention of North Carolina’s (BSC) annual meeting ... READ MORE  |
Crowder devotes talents to 'Jesus' bride'April 30, 2019 by Maina Mwaura, Biblical Recorder | |
 | When David Crowder walks into a room, it is clear there is something different about him apart from his above-average height and manicured beard. It is the focus that he brings to everything he does ... READ MORE |
ERLC's AI statement voices hope, concernApril 30, 2019 by Tom Strode, Baptist Press | |
 | The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) unveiled an evangelical Christian statement April 11 on artificial intelligence that expresses both hope and concern ... READ MORE |
IMB in Birmingham to inspire, show churches at workApril 29, 2019 by IMB Staff | |
 | Every church has a role to play in reaching every nation with the gospel, the International Mission Board (IMB) urges. And during the 2019 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting ... READ MORE |
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 K. Allan Blume BR Editor | National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 2 is National Day of Prayer. It’s a day set aside to encourage us to pause from our busy schedule and reserve time to pray for our nation and the nations. Pray for our nation’s leaders, including our spiritual leaders, social leaders, political leaders and financial leaders. These are the movers and shakers in all levels of culture. They are people of influence who make policies and cast vision – good or bad. God’s word calls us to pray for all leaders. “First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 The application of this scripture must go beyond the nation where we live. We must pray for the leaders of all nations. For example, the leader of North Korea sets the course for millions of people. If God moves him to open the country for distribution of the Bible, it would change everything! Extend that illustration to the many nations where God’s word is not available and is not honored. Pray for all leaders of all nations. Pray that doors will open for believers to freely proclaim the gospel in all nations. On May 2, gather with other believers in your office or organization during lunch hour or another appropriate time. Pray with your family at mealtime or reserve a special family gathering to pray for our nation and the nations. The power of prayer should never be minimized. This week’s print issue of the Biblical Recorder is in the mail. We hope it is informative, encouraging, inspirational and motivating. People need to know! Email me: [email protected] Follow me on Twitter Follow the Biblical Recorder on Twitter |
