Reflecting on my childhood, it’s pretty clear to me that I grew up in the world of “cultural Christianity.” I grew up hearing all of the Bible stories. I went to church on Sundays. At one point, I even made a profession of faith... read more
Much has changed in the landscape of abortion access in the United States over the past couple of years. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade nearly two years ago was a significant victory in the pro-life movement, but the fight to protect preborn lives and care for vulnerable mothers has continued at both the state and federal levels... read more
N.C. Baptists have a long and demonstrated history of strong support for international missions. Evidence of that support was on display during last month’s annual meeting in Greensboro. During the meeting, we heard from International Mission Board (IMB) President Paul Chitwood during a joint Sending Celebration between N... read more
Years ago, I remember circling 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 in my Bible and writing beside those verses in the margin, “Love your pastor!” In this passage, the Apostle Paul shares some encouragement and instruction on how to love and honor those who have been called to lead and shepherd us in the local church... read more
Is your life filled with such joy and peace that it overflows with hope? We all fall short of that standard to varying degrees, but that’s the kind of life that Scripture describes for those who know and follow Christ... read more