Poverty Challenges Power in Pirate Movie

Ear-splitting. Heart-stopping. Breathtaking. Nationally inspiring. These are a few phrases that described the new movie “Captain Phillips.” It’s a pulsing story about Somali pirates who capture a huge freighter from a rickety motorboat only to face...

Turning the tables …

You’re familiar with the popularity of cute animal videos? I hardly ever click the links, but see them “shared” on Facebook all the time — kittens and puppies being adorable in their own right, grown cats and dogs doing surprising or amazing...

Everyone Harbors Hidden Gifts. What’s Yours?

When Jesus went to the wedding at Cana (see John 2), he was not the Messiah. He was not a miracle worker or healer. He was not a teacher. He was not a spiritual leader. He was not the Son of God. No one had ever called him “King of kings” or “Lord of...

In Social Media Era, Are You Addicted to Self-Promotion?

A few years ago, I was asked to speak at a conference for youth and community workers. The person who had invited me didn’t know me well but had been involved inĀ an online campaign that I had helped start. I soon realized my host was under a misapprehension that...

Argentine Baptists Advocate for Religious Freedom

A school calendar prepared by the general superintendent of schools of the province of Mendoza, Argentina, was denounced last July by Argentine Baptist Association (ABA) as a clear act of discrimination and a lack of respect for the freedom of conscience of...

Bear the light

By John Pierce The Family Research Council (FRC) claims to “advance faith, family and freedom … from a Christian worldview.” And the FRC hosts the so-called Values Voter Summit, being held in Washington, D.C. this weekend, that brings out the...