FIRST-PERSON: A first hand look at the work of Baptists in Ukraine
The first week of December, I had the opportunity to travel to Poland and Ukraine with a delegation of Christian leaders. We met with members of the Ukrainian Parliament, the Rada, who both thanked Southern Baptists for the way our denomination has come alongside the most vulnerable people in a time of war. We also meet with evangelical and Baptist leaders in both countries.
FIRST-PERSON: What to bring into the voting booth
Tuesday is the day we’ve been anticipating (or dreading) for a long time. Election day in America. Perhaps like me you’ve already voted or perhaps you are waiting till the official day. Regardless, as a Christian, you have an opportunity this week to be a witness for Christ in your community.
How Pastors Can Prepare Their People for an Election Year
The calendar has turned over, and we are now in the thick of a political season in a presidential election year. Pastors around the country understand the gravity of this moment and want to lead their people well. So, what does that look like?
How to read more and with pleasure
It’s that time of year when people make goals. I’m of the mind that a few small goals at the beginning of the year are wiser than a list of seventeen milestones you’ll forget by February.
FIRST-PERSON: How to love America
This year, across America, families large and small will gather and celebrate America’s 247th birthday. As we break out the fireworks (legally, of course), crank up the Lee Greenwood, and light the grill, we should reflect on how Christians should feel about this nation.
FIRST-PERSON: Targeting Christians?
Earlier this week, Target removed provocative Pride Month products from its stores after facing a significant backlash and losing a reported $9 billion as shares dropped by 12.6 percent.
FIRST-PERSON: Evangelicals believe dreamers deserve dignity and concern
President Biden’s visit to the border this week highlights our nation’s broken and outdated immigration system. As the New York Times reported, in the 12 months leading up to October 2022, the Border Patrol encountered 1.7 million migrants trying to cross illegally, the highest number since 1960. Its reform should be a priority on both sides of the aisle. We need authentic leadership, the kind that seeks solutions over soundbites, which has been vanishingly rare in our nation’s capital these days.
