July 3, 2019
Sudan Christians: ‘Only Jesus can bring true peace’July 2, 2019 by Diana Chandler, Baptist Press | |
Nationwide civilian protests for democracy resumed June 30 in Sudan, where democratic rule could decrease Christian persecution under Sharia law. READ MORE |
Last abortion clinic in Missouri gets Aug. 1 reprieveJuly 2, 2019 by Art Toalston, Baptist Press | |
Missouri could become the first state without an abortion clinic since Roe v. Wade – if state health requirements prevail in closing an abortion clinic operated by Planned Parenthood ... READ MORE |
Norman Geisler, Christian philosopher, diesJuly 1, 2019 by Dianna L. Cagle, BR Assistant Editor | |
Norman Geisler, co-founder of Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, died July 1 in Charlotte. He was 86. READ MORE |
Strengthen the Church: Q&A with Walter StricklandJuly 2, 2019 by BSC Communications | |
Strickland is a featured speaker for the “Strengthen the Church Conference,” which is designed to equip and inspire church leaders to embrace and pursue multicultural ministry. READ MORE |
Explainer: What’s happening with children at the southern border?
Man charged with 4 church arsons, burglaries, theft
Ben Mandrell elected LifeWay president
Scoggins up for second term as BSC president
COLUMN: Why my singleness matters
Seth Brown Executive Editor | A week to remember and be thankful The evangelical world mourns the loss of a leading light this week in the death of Norman Geisler. As a noted Christian apologist, devoted academic and author of more than 125 books, Geisler’s impact on a generation of pastors is incalculable. I briefly encountered his ministry during a course on evangelism at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. A book Geisler co-authored with his son, David, titled “Conversational Evangelism,” was one of our assigned texts. It was an engaging and practical help that generated much discussion among students about ways to implement his strategies for sharing the gospel with lost family, friends and neighbors. I am personally thankful for Geisler’s ministry, and I am certain that I am not alone. This week we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. The freedoms we enjoy provide a unique context for sincere and vibrant religion to flourish. We should thank God every moment that we are able to gather openly with brothers and sisters in Christ and share our faith publicly. Millions of Christians around the world worship together at great risk, and many sacrifice their very lives. One of my favorite annual rhythms during the week of July 4th is to read President George Washington’s farewell address. As he stepped away from power into retirement, Washington demonstrated a degree of humility and patriotism that I wish all politicians would mimic. In closing the address, he recounted his 45 years of service devoted to seeing our fledgling nation take flight. Washington asked forgiveness for any unseen faults in his leadership, and he looked forward to joining his fellow Americans under the “benign influence of good laws under a free government, the ever-favorite object of my heart, and the happy reward” for the hard work and dangers that he and many others endured. This week I pray American Christians are filled with gratitude for the God-given rights our country recognizes, and I pray our thankful hearts overflow into deeds that ensure those rights are protected for all people now and in the future. Happy Independence Day! Email me: [email protected] Follow me on Twitter Follow the Biblical Recorder on Twitter |