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New film explores dangerous work of dedicated family
The documentary tells the true story of one American family that has dedicated their lives to training and leading dangerous rescue missions with people groups oppressed by war and terrorist attacks in Burma, Iraq and Syria. Read More...
Sharing Gospel 2,020 times by fall 2020
It's a hefty goal: share the Gospel 2,020 times by the fall of 2020. It's an even loftier goal when following these conditions: -- The entire Gospel story should be presented, not just a Bible story or a fragment of the Gospel truth. -- It must be presented face-to-face. -- The audience is in Muslim-majority North Africa. Read More...
FIRST-PERSON: The God of the Unlikely
William and Marion Veitch, a godly Presbyterian couple, lived with their children in a peaceful home in Scotland in the 17th century. William was a preacher in the days when Presbyterians were outlawed, and he lived in fear that sooner or later he'd be arrested. It happened one night in 1680. Royal Scottish soldiers burst in and dragged William off to prison. Read More...
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Mass shooting at California school renews gun discussion
As the nation deals with its latest mass shooting, with at least two killed and four others injured Thursday (Nov. 14) at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, Calif., evangelism and gun control have been cited to Baptist Press as possible remedies to stem the tide of violence.
- Faith agencies should be free to help children, panelists say
- FIRST-PERSON: Diversity and Inerrancy in the SBC
- N.C. Baptists highlight church planting, 'Who's Your One?'
- Oklahoma Baptists to send $1M more to SBC for Gospel advance
- SBC of Virginia elects African American president, increases CP
- MOVIES: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
- EDITORIAL: ¿Impaciente?
Today's Devotion
From the Book of Acts:
Paul's defence before Agrippa; Paul's voyage to Rome; storm at the sea: shipwreck at Melita; Paul at Rome.
All hope that we should be saved was then taken away (Acts 27:20).
Paul had been imprisoned in Caesarea for two years. Festus, the new governor of Judea, placed Paul in the custody of a centurion soldier who was to take him to Rome to stand trial. Little did any of those involved realize that God had a purpose and plan ahead for this trip. Even in prison, Paul was still God's chosen vessel. Though his life might be getting closer to the end, God was not finished with Paul. He was about to do another great work.
Though Paul was not elderly, he knew his time was drawing near. Often when we get older, we feel we might be of less use to God. However, even in old age, God continues to use those available to Him. And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren (Luke 1:36). - Continue...
