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JERUSALEM, Israel (FBW)-The Holy City is a busy place; a place where, in the words of our tour guide, "every stone can tell you a story. Read More...
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of an occasional series of commentaries examining and explaining the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, the Southern Baptist Convention’s confession of faith. Read More...
MASADA, Israel (FBW)-Even in praying for inspiration along the Jordan Valley from Tiberias to the Dead Sea region, I admit I really looked forward today to floating in the salty water I’ve heard so much Read More...
BURKE, Va. (BP)--Forget all you've heard about unprecedented global warming; global warming so rapid it can't be natural but must be anthropogenic; global warming threatening to devastate economies, ecosystems, and perhaps even human civilization itself; global warming on which "the science is settled" and "the debate is over. Read More...
I am amazed by the news from the Florida Baptist Convention-employed missionaries serving with the Confraternite Missionaire d’Haiti. Churches in Haiti have reported 40,127 new believers in Jesus Christ since the Jan. 12 earthquake. Some may be skeptical of the numbers. It never ceases to amaze and amuse me that we pray for a harvest and then Read More...
TIBERIAS, Israel-Miracles still happen.
Forcing my eyelids open this morning, I looked out at the Sea of Galilee with indescribable emotion. Read More...
Forcing my eyelids open this morning, I looked out at the Sea of Galilee with indescribable emotion. Read More...
I’m sure you’ve probably read the report released by the Southern Baptist Convention Great Commission Resurgence Task Force. I’m deeply grateful for the vision, passion, and leadership given by this team of leaders. We were all reminded that the foundation for a Great Commission Resurgence begins in our lives personally and in our churches Read More...
Israeli archeologist Eilat Mazar has reported an exciting discovery-evidence that newly unearthed fortifications in Jerusalem were built 3,000 years ago. Based on the age of pottery shards that she found at the site, Mazar believes that the fortifications were built by Solomon, just as described in the Old Read More...
CAESAREA, Israel (FBW)-Striding inland from the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, I shook pebbles out of my tennis shoes-sandal combos and stepped into the cool shade of King Herod's city.
Or what's left of it. Read More...
Or what's left of it. Read More...
Our problem-solver-in-chief who occupies the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee rebuked ideological opponents of all sorts in his March 2 State of the State Address, arguing that Florida's challenges will not be fixed by public officials adhering to dogmatic principles but by those who are committed to "realism. Read More...
Judge rules against Liberty Counsel intervention in Santa Rosa schools case
PENSACOLA (FBW)—After a federal judge refused to let Christian Educator’s Association International intervene in a matter between the Santa Rosa County School District and the American Civil Read More Atlanta Braves outfielder supports FBCH in Haiti relief
LAKELAND (FBCH)—Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Diaz was doing some work at his Winter Haven home several weeks ago when he heard his old elementary school mentioned on the news. When Read More Leesburg conference looks at immigration, human trafficking & sexual abuse
The church’s response to immigration and refugees, human trafficking and sexual abuse are among the topics to be discussed at the 2010 National Ministry Conference at First Baptist Church in Read More Haiti donations come from the heart
JACKSONVILLE (FBC)—When Olivia Sim, age “four and three-quarters,” heard about “houses falling down in Haiti,” she told her mother she wanted to do something to help, suggesting they send money from Read More Florida Baptists respond to GCR Task Force ‘progress report’
NASHVILLE (FBW)—Florida Baptists in Nashville for a Feb. 22-23 meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee voiced a variety of opinions about a progress report issued by the Great Read More Disaster Relief postpones March training sessions
Two disaster relief training sessions set for March in Lake City and Punta Gorda have been postponed as Florida Baptist Disaster Relief teams continue to respond to critical needs in Haiti in the Read More Florida Focus
A one-time announcement of special events is a free service provided by the Witness to Florida Baptist churches. Please send materials at least three weeks before the date of the event, to Florida Read More Lauren Dungy, children glad 'Coach' now is 'full-time dad'
FORT LAUDERDALE (FBW)—When NFL Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy announced his retirement in 2009, two years after leading his team to the Super Bowl XLI Championship in Miami, Lauren Dungy Read More
PENSACOLA (FBW)—After a federal judge refused to let Christian Educator’s Association International intervene in a matter between the Santa Rosa County School District and the American Civil Read More Atlanta Braves outfielder supports FBCH in Haiti relief
LAKELAND (FBCH)—Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Diaz was doing some work at his Winter Haven home several weeks ago when he heard his old elementary school mentioned on the news. When Read More Leesburg conference looks at immigration, human trafficking & sexual abuse
The church’s response to immigration and refugees, human trafficking and sexual abuse are among the topics to be discussed at the 2010 National Ministry Conference at First Baptist Church in Read More Haiti donations come from the heart
JACKSONVILLE (FBC)—When Olivia Sim, age “four and three-quarters,” heard about “houses falling down in Haiti,” she told her mother she wanted to do something to help, suggesting they send money from Read More Florida Baptists respond to GCR Task Force ‘progress report’
NASHVILLE (FBW)—Florida Baptists in Nashville for a Feb. 22-23 meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee voiced a variety of opinions about a progress report issued by the Great Read More Disaster Relief postpones March training sessions
Two disaster relief training sessions set for March in Lake City and Punta Gorda have been postponed as Florida Baptist Disaster Relief teams continue to respond to critical needs in Haiti in the Read More Florida Focus
A one-time announcement of special events is a free service provided by the Witness to Florida Baptist churches. Please send materials at least three weeks before the date of the event, to Florida Read More Lauren Dungy, children glad 'Coach' now is 'full-time dad'
FORT LAUDERDALE (FBW)—When NFL Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy announced his retirement in 2009, two years after leading his team to the Super Bowl XLI Championship in Miami, Lauren Dungy Read More
Bryant Wright to be nominated SBC president in Orlando
ORLANDO (FBW) – Bryant Wright, senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Ga., will be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention during the June SBC annual meeting Read More AAEO: NAMB commissions 30 in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (BP)—Against the backdrop of a land as rugged and wild as it is spiritually lost, the North American Mission Board commissioned 30 new missionaries and chaplains, many of whom will Read More IMB trustees seek prayer for presidential search
RICHMOND, Va. (BP)—The International Mission Board’s presidential search committee continues to narrow down its field of candidates to select the organization’s 11th president. The committee has Read More Executive Committee discusses GCR Task Force process
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)—Regular processes of the Southern Baptist Convention will be followed if the convention’s messengers approve the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force’s recommendations, Read More EC actions include 1-year seminary reallocation to aid NOBTS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)—The Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee approved a request Feb. 23 from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary to include full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment Read More 'Giddyup' for a ride to Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (LCR)—Despite the onset of snow and ice, almost 900 VBS leaders came to Nashville with summer on their minds. Vacation Bible School 2010, titled "Saddle Ridge Ranch," was the focus Read More Enlistment Tips for VBS
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (LCR)—It seems to be true in all churches. Big, small, city, country, contemporary or traditional—VBS directors say one of their hardest jobs is enlisting Read More GuideStone releases Ministers Tax Guide
DALLAS (BP)-The annual Ministers Tax Guide for 2009 Returns has been released by GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. The tax guide details recent changes to Read More
ORLANDO (FBW) – Bryant Wright, senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Ga., will be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention during the June SBC annual meeting Read More AAEO: NAMB commissions 30 in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (BP)—Against the backdrop of a land as rugged and wild as it is spiritually lost, the North American Mission Board commissioned 30 new missionaries and chaplains, many of whom will Read More IMB trustees seek prayer for presidential search
RICHMOND, Va. (BP)—The International Mission Board’s presidential search committee continues to narrow down its field of candidates to select the organization’s 11th president. The committee has Read More Executive Committee discusses GCR Task Force process
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)—Regular processes of the Southern Baptist Convention will be followed if the convention’s messengers approve the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force’s recommendations, Read More EC actions include 1-year seminary reallocation to aid NOBTS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)—The Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee approved a request Feb. 23 from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary to include full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment Read More 'Giddyup' for a ride to Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (LCR)—Despite the onset of snow and ice, almost 900 VBS leaders came to Nashville with summer on their minds. Vacation Bible School 2010, titled "Saddle Ridge Ranch," was the focus Read More Enlistment Tips for VBS
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (LCR)—It seems to be true in all churches. Big, small, city, country, contemporary or traditional—VBS directors say one of their hardest jobs is enlisting Read More GuideStone releases Ministers Tax Guide
DALLAS (BP)-The annual Ministers Tax Guide for 2009 Returns has been released by GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. The tax guide details recent changes to Read More
AAEO: Colorado Springs not a ‘Christian mecca’ missionaries say
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (NAMB)—What could be better than serving as a North American Mission Board missionary in picturesque Colorado Springs? After all, the city of 380,000 Read More AAEO: Reaching Students at Syracuse University
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NAMB)—Mike McQuitty has almost always seen himself as a missionary. He gave his life to Christ at the age of six and in high school, realized he loved ministry work and especially Read More AAEO: Missionary reaches out with ‘word and deed’ in Uptown Chicago
CHICAGO, Ill. (NAMB)–Two blocks east of the “El” Train Red Line in Uptown Chicago, a lady named Susan limps from under a covered bus stop. “That’s my spot. I was here. I just had to sit Read More What Missionaries Say About Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
Read More PRAY! for our missionaries
2010 Annie Armstrong Easter Oferring Prayer Read More END TIMES: Scholars differ on what the Bible says about the subject
GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP)—When it comes to the end of time, at least one thing is certain: Southern Baptists have a variety of opinions. And according to leading Baptist theologians, nearly all of Read More END TIMES: Is there a generational gap?
GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP)—As a 6-year-old growing up at a time when Hal Lindsey’s “Late Great Planet Earth” was holding sway in Southern Baptist churches, Jerry Johnson was fascinated by the talk of end Read More END TIMES: Explaining dispensationalism
GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP)--Lamar E. Cooper is the interim president, as well as executive vice president, provost and professor of Hebrew and Old Testament, at Criswell College in Dallas. He is also a Read More
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (NAMB)—What could be better than serving as a North American Mission Board missionary in picturesque Colorado Springs? After all, the city of 380,000 Read More AAEO: Reaching Students at Syracuse University
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NAMB)—Mike McQuitty has almost always seen himself as a missionary. He gave his life to Christ at the age of six and in high school, realized he loved ministry work and especially Read More AAEO: Missionary reaches out with ‘word and deed’ in Uptown Chicago
CHICAGO, Ill. (NAMB)–Two blocks east of the “El” Train Red Line in Uptown Chicago, a lady named Susan limps from under a covered bus stop. “That’s my spot. I was here. I just had to sit Read More What Missionaries Say About Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
Read More PRAY! for our missionaries
2010 Annie Armstrong Easter Oferring Prayer Read More END TIMES: Scholars differ on what the Bible says about the subject
GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP)—When it comes to the end of time, at least one thing is certain: Southern Baptists have a variety of opinions. And according to leading Baptist theologians, nearly all of Read More END TIMES: Is there a generational gap?
GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP)—As a 6-year-old growing up at a time when Hal Lindsey’s “Late Great Planet Earth” was holding sway in Southern Baptist churches, Jerry Johnson was fascinated by the talk of end Read More END TIMES: Explaining dispensationalism
GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP)--Lamar E. Cooper is the interim president, as well as executive vice president, provost and professor of Hebrew and Old Testament, at Criswell College in Dallas. He is also a Read More
AAEO: Colorado Springs not a ‘Christian mecca’ missionaries say
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (NAMB)—What could be better than serving as a North American Mission Board missionary in picturesque Colorado Springs? After all, the city of 380,000 Read More AAEO: NAMB commissions 30 in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (BP)—Against the backdrop of a land as rugged and wild as it is spiritually lost, the North American Mission Board commissioned 30 new missionaries and chaplains, many of whom will Read More AAEO: Reaching Students at Syracuse University
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NAMB)—Mike McQuitty has almost always seen himself as a missionary. He gave his life to Christ at the age of six and in high school, realized he loved ministry work and especially Read More AAEO: Missionary reaches out with ‘word and deed’ in Uptown Chicago
CHICAGO, Ill. (NAMB)–Two blocks east of the “El” Train Red Line in Uptown Chicago, a lady named Susan limps from under a covered bus stop. “That’s my spot. I was here. I just had to sit Read More Judge rules against Liberty Counsel intervention in Santa Rosa schools case
PENSACOLA (FBW)—After a federal judge refused to let Christian Educator’s Association International intervene in a matter between the Santa Rosa County School District and the American Civil Read More Atlanta Braves outfielder supports FBCH in Haiti relief
LAKELAND (FBCH)—Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Diaz was doing some work at his Winter Haven home several weeks ago when he heard his old elementary school mentioned on the news. When Read More Leesburg conference looks at immigration, human trafficking & sexual abuse
The church’s response to immigration and refugees, human trafficking and sexual abuse are among the topics to be discussed at the 2010 National Ministry Conference at First Baptist Church in Read More Haiti donations come from the heart
JACKSONVILLE (FBC)—When Olivia Sim, age “four and three-quarters,” heard about “houses falling down in Haiti,” she told her mother she wanted to do something to help, suggesting they send money from Read More
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (NAMB)—What could be better than serving as a North American Mission Board missionary in picturesque Colorado Springs? After all, the city of 380,000 Read More AAEO: NAMB commissions 30 in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (BP)—Against the backdrop of a land as rugged and wild as it is spiritually lost, the North American Mission Board commissioned 30 new missionaries and chaplains, many of whom will Read More AAEO: Reaching Students at Syracuse University
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NAMB)—Mike McQuitty has almost always seen himself as a missionary. He gave his life to Christ at the age of six and in high school, realized he loved ministry work and especially Read More AAEO: Missionary reaches out with ‘word and deed’ in Uptown Chicago
CHICAGO, Ill. (NAMB)–Two blocks east of the “El” Train Red Line in Uptown Chicago, a lady named Susan limps from under a covered bus stop. “That’s my spot. I was here. I just had to sit Read More Judge rules against Liberty Counsel intervention in Santa Rosa schools case
PENSACOLA (FBW)—After a federal judge refused to let Christian Educator’s Association International intervene in a matter between the Santa Rosa County School District and the American Civil Read More Atlanta Braves outfielder supports FBCH in Haiti relief
LAKELAND (FBCH)—Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Diaz was doing some work at his Winter Haven home several weeks ago when he heard his old elementary school mentioned on the news. When Read More Leesburg conference looks at immigration, human trafficking & sexual abuse
The church’s response to immigration and refugees, human trafficking and sexual abuse are among the topics to be discussed at the 2010 National Ministry Conference at First Baptist Church in Read More Haiti donations come from the heart
JACKSONVILLE (FBC)—When Olivia Sim, age “four and three-quarters,” heard about “houses falling down in Haiti,” she told her mother she wanted to do something to help, suggesting they send money from Read More
March 14: When immorality comes to church - 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, 9-13; 6:15-20
We should not be surprised when, not if, immorality comes to church. Jesus chose twelve men, one of whom betrayed Him, and all of whom abandoned Him at His trial. When the church came into its Read More March 14: Knowing God - Exodus 5:1-3; 6:6-8
God created humans for a divine purpose. God created in His image for a relationship with Him. One of the major themes in this section of Scripture is "the knowledge of God." In the context of Read More March 7: When members won’t get along - 1 Corinthians 1:10-15, 26-29; 3:1-4
Baptists long have wrestled with the problem of members who cannot get along. In difference of opinion about moral issues, early Baptists frequently solved the problem by putting it to a vote. For Read More March 7: God remembers and calls - Exodus 2:23 to 3:10, 19-20
The book of Exodus recounts the departure of the Hebrews from bondage in Egypt. The message of the book expresses theological truths beyond the historical miracle. Exodus celebrates God as Sovereign Read More FEBRUARY 21: What’s On Your Mind? - Colossians 3:1-14
Have you noticed that what’s on our minds depends on what time of day and what day of the week it is? On Monday morning for adults in the work force, the day begins with a groan. For those of us who Read More FEBRUARY 21: Prayer: Key to Life - Mark 14:32-39, 41-50
I found that the quickest and best way to learn about another person is through listening to the individual pray. I learned to pray as a new believer in high school as I listened to senior adults Read More Philippians 3:2-15; 4:8: February 14- What will it take to change your mind?
You may have heard the story about the woman whose favorite pet died. She brought it to the local pastor to ask if he could give the dog a proper burial. He answered somewhat snootily, that he Read More Mark 13:9-13, 21-27, 32-37: February 14 - Preparing for the future
Priorities are a key to life. Without priorities, an individual drifts aimlessly. Not only do priorities allow us to follow and reach a God-given vision, priorities produce a balanced life. In one Read More
We should not be surprised when, not if, immorality comes to church. Jesus chose twelve men, one of whom betrayed Him, and all of whom abandoned Him at His trial. When the church came into its Read More March 14: Knowing God - Exodus 5:1-3; 6:6-8
God created humans for a divine purpose. God created in His image for a relationship with Him. One of the major themes in this section of Scripture is "the knowledge of God." In the context of Read More March 7: When members won’t get along - 1 Corinthians 1:10-15, 26-29; 3:1-4
Baptists long have wrestled with the problem of members who cannot get along. In difference of opinion about moral issues, early Baptists frequently solved the problem by putting it to a vote. For Read More March 7: God remembers and calls - Exodus 2:23 to 3:10, 19-20
The book of Exodus recounts the departure of the Hebrews from bondage in Egypt. The message of the book expresses theological truths beyond the historical miracle. Exodus celebrates God as Sovereign Read More FEBRUARY 21: What’s On Your Mind? - Colossians 3:1-14
Have you noticed that what’s on our minds depends on what time of day and what day of the week it is? On Monday morning for adults in the work force, the day begins with a groan. For those of us who Read More FEBRUARY 21: Prayer: Key to Life - Mark 14:32-39, 41-50
I found that the quickest and best way to learn about another person is through listening to the individual pray. I learned to pray as a new believer in high school as I listened to senior adults Read More Philippians 3:2-15; 4:8: February 14- What will it take to change your mind?
You may have heard the story about the woman whose favorite pet died. She brought it to the local pastor to ask if he could give the dog a proper burial. He answered somewhat snootily, that he Read More Mark 13:9-13, 21-27, 32-37: February 14 - Preparing for the future
Priorities are a key to life. Without priorities, an individual drifts aimlessly. Not only do priorities allow us to follow and reach a God-given vision, priorities produce a balanced life. In one Read More