'Bapticostal' comic rising Hollywood star
Film actor and comedian Michael Joiner, star of The Grace Card and other movies, credits God and subtle evangelism for his success.
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1 in 5 undecided about Easter worship
Easter Sunday is one of the biggest days of the year for churches, but worship attendance on Easter is no longer a no-brainer for many Americans.
Read MoreJesus faces mock trial in Texas
A Baptist church in Austin, Texas, is hosting a mock legal hearing in which real lawyers argue for and against the death penalty for Jesus Christ.
Read MoreSuzii Paynter on life, Lent and CBF
CBF's new executive coordinator says keeping a spiritual focus helps her undertake a demanding schedule of travel and meetings.
Read MoreHow to be a child again
When was the last time you felt like a child? Do you ever try to be childish just for the joy of it?
Read More‘Leveling up’ religion
Religion and video games share a common goal of offering a healing alternative to a hurting world, but one of the two is doing a far better job.
Read MoreA gift to be simple
Lent offers perfect opportunity for Christians to contemplate simple living.
Read MoreChurch sold as members go missional
An aging congregation in the Atlanta area could not sustain its property, so now it will become a retail center.
Read MoreEnneagram gaining in Baptist life
An ancient personality typing system helps participants better know themselves -- and God -- teachers and participants say.
Read MoreWorking poor a ministry focus
Despite reports of economic recovery, the number of individuals in "working poor" families has reached almost 48 million.
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Commentaries
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Where was God in Okla. twister? By Mike Smith
Such questions are natural in difficult times, but victims must realize God doesn't punish through such calamities.
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'Lord, bless these graduates' By Mark Wingfield
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Why must children suffer? By Jim Somerville
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Columns
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Bill Leonard
Christian 'nones'?
Churches ditching their denominational names must be careful not to throw out their historic Christian identities, too.
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Bill Wilson
Success or significance?
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Amy Butler
Jackie Robinson’s lesson for the church
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Molly T. Marshall
Making room for the Spirit
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There is life after the storm
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My marriage fell apart the day the dog died
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