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Do James and Paul disagree on grace and works?

In the beauty and completeness of God’s Word, Paul and James teach complementary, not contradictory, truths.

4 Questions you should ask before joining a church

If you can answer in the affirmative these questions, it is a good possibility you have found your next church.

5 things every new pastor needs to remember

I cannot improve on Paul’s words to a young elder named Timothy but based on Paul’s writings I offer five lines of encouragement for you.

Praying for Southern mission teams

A Bible, passport, some gear and a change of clothes. That’s about all Southern Seminary and Boyce College students need as they venture out to support missionaries serving throughout the world.

How to remember the Bible passages you memorize

I know this might sound like a lot of effort but it is worth every second to have God’s word stored up in our hearts.

Hope for the weary preacher

Father, as I preach, guide me in truth. Protect me from error. Show them he’s true. Let them taste of his beauty.

Give your church the multivitamin of evangelism

Evangelism has a way of nourishing the church in so many ways.

The personal stewardship of James P. Boyce

The financial struggles and successes of the founder of Southern Seminary.

Overcoming the stain of racism

Williams and Jones discuss new book on race and the Southern Baptist Convention

Six reasons you should attend the SBC Annual Meeting

I want to encourage pastors, students, and future pastors to attend the SBC for at least six reasons.

How to read the news like a Christian

We live in very different times now. That news headline that scares or angers you begs for your attention.