by Brent Hamoud | Mar 14, 2019 | Opinion
The global elevation of human rights and individual liberties may be a historical trend, but religious persecution remains an immense challenge in our times. Millions are suffering threats to their lives and well-being simply because they desire to embrace a...
by Jacob Brenton | Mar 13, 2019 | Opinion
What is salvation and how is it received? Scripture continually holds two images of salvation in tension with one another, with neither image neglecting the other. First, our tradition is correct in portraying Jesus as the spiritual savior. Especially in the Gospel of...
by LaLeita Small | Feb 27, 2019 | Opinion
A video of a father’s confession pertaining to his racial bias caught my attention while looking through my Facebook newsfeed recently. Newscaster Frank Somerville shared his story of how he faced and continues to address his hidden racial biases. Somerville – a news...
by Chris Miller | Feb 5, 2019 | Opinion
The year was 2005. I was just finishing up my undergraduate degree at Southwest Baptist University. But that day, I had actually skipped class to attend the Missouri Baptist Convention. I found myself in the second row at Second Baptist Church in Springfield. It was...
by Tyler Conway | Feb 4, 2019 | Opinion
Should churches display the U.S. flag in their sanctuaries? It’s a hot topic that’s been debated in local churches across the nation for some time now. Usually, it’s the more patriotic congregants who have strong opinions for keeping the flag on display. One gets the...
