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FIRST-PERSON: 6 reasons I still believe in the Cooperative Program
In an age of shifting alliances, denominational decline and theological fragmentation, it’s fair to ask whether long-standing structures still deserve our support. For many Southern Baptists, one of the clearest examples of such a structure is the Cooperative Program — the unified giving plan that has funded our shared mission, theological education and ministry efforts for nearly a century... read more
FIRST-PERSON: What is lament?
“Lament” is defined as “a passionate expression of grief or sorrow,”[1] and if this demonstrative form of prayer were an animal, it would not be domesticated. It’s not aimlessly crying over sorrow or making peace with despair, as despair is devoid of hope while lament demands it... read more
FIRST-PERSON: Four things a pastor is not
Admit it. You do not have enough time or energy to do everything that is expected of you. I’m in that same leaky boat. The good news is that we are not supposed to. Although our gifts and calling are irrevocable, they don’t make us invincible... read more
FIRST-PERSON: What motivates women to have children?
Fertility is plummeting across the globe. In 2023, the birth rate fell to 1.6 (children per woman) in the United States, 1.3 in Canada, 1.4 in Germany, and 1.2 in Italy, Japan and Poland (to name just a few)... read more
FIRST-PERSON: When evil demands an audience
The apprehension of quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond last Tuesday morning (Aug. 4) in Jackson, Tenn., was one of those rare events that reminded all of us how fragile life and the freedoms we enjoy can be... read more
