With as much discouragement as there is these days, we need some encouragement. Paul offers more than just “some.” Some of life’s seasons stretch us far beyond what we feel we can handle. Romans ...

The phrase “for God and country” has a long history rooted in ancient Roman philosophy, Christian theology, and modern military and civic traditions. It traditionally expresses a person’s obligations ...

I’m writing on Oct. 7. If you shop on Amazon and are a Prime member, you know you can get a great deal on select items today, like 58 percent off a NET Bible Full Notes Edition. What’s not to like ...

In 1777 amid the Revolutionary War, Baptist minister Isaac Backus believed too many people had forgotten who Roger Williams was, what he had done for democracy and religious liberty, and what a newly ...

Lesson Four in the Connect360 unit “And Then We Came to Romans: A Study of Paul’s ‘Weighty and Strong’ Letter” focuses on Romans 5:1-8. Comedians emphasize timing is crucial. Delivering the punchline ...

First, I want to thank Joseph Barrett for making his voice heard, both as a Texas Baptist pastor and as a member of the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board. He wrote his article in ...

In recent days, there have been several articles published and many social media posts regarding the Baptist General Convention of Texas. I have found them to be intriguing and thought-provoking.

After reading Ryan Gilbert’s article “Voices: Why some conservative churches are feeling less at home in the BGCT,” I became concerned. Baptists can have theological clarity about what we believe ...

Pastor Ryan Gilbert wrote a thoughtful explanation of why conservatives are feeling less at home in the Baptist General Convention of Texas, and I am grateful for his words. This is the kind of ...

Editor’s Note: Given the ongoing financial, theological, organizational, and relational discussions related to the Baptist General Convention of Texas, the following opinion article was republished in ...

“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6). I grew up in the desert during the appearance of plenty. We had all the water we needed or would ever need. Or so it appeared. And so ...

Before we return to a district model, Baptist General Convention of Texas history has lessons to teach us. Before redrawing Texas Baptist work into geographic districts, we should ask why the earlier ...