by Mitch Randall | Aug 9, 2018 | Opinion
Benjamin Franklin once quipped, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interests.” Charged with securing French funding for the American Revolution, Franklin understood investment strategies based upon the potential for social transformation. France did not invest...
by Michael Ruffin | Aug 9, 2018 | Opinion
As the sun arose on Sept. 14, 1814, a man on a ship several miles away from Fort McHenry, which guarded the Baltimore harbor, saw that the U.S. flag still waved over it after many hours of British bombardment. Inspired by the sight, that man, whose name was Francis...
by Brent McDougal | Aug 8, 2018 | Opinion
As a freshman in college, I was eager to become more “political.” I grew up around lawmakers and lobbyists in the Alabama legislature; as an 18-year-old idealist, I was ready to make a difference. This led me to run for student government, attend political functions...
by Colin Harris | Aug 7, 2018 | Opinion
The recent announcement of a pending change in executive leadership of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has prompted appropriate tributes to the ministry of Suzii Paynter and grateful reminders of the leadership the Fellowship has been blessed to have over the now...
by Michael Parnell | Aug 7, 2018 | Opinion
The wide variety of panel discussions is one of the amazing aspects of Comic-Con International. Attending the annual gathering in San Diego last week for the sixth time, I observed, once again, how those panels can dovetail into issues facing the church. A panel...
by Guy Sayles | Aug 6, 2018 | Opinion
We can’t faithfully follow Jesus alone. We need companions on the journey of discipleship. The way of Jesus is the way to life as God means it to be – a way of love, justice, peace and joy – but it isn’t easy. That’s why nearly every New Testament snapshot of...
