Two-and-a-half years ago, I published back-to-back editorials on the subject of civility. The first one appeared in the June 18, 2016, edition of the Biblical Recorder and carried the title “Is civility dead?” The column focused on The...

What stories interest the Biblical Recorder’s readers? There is no reliable way to measure the answer to that question for those who read our content in print. But we can easily measure the interests of our loyal website guests at BRnow.org....

The record-setting Dec. 9 winter storm may have a broader impact on the spread of the gospel than we think. Undoubtedly, the majority of churches in North Carolina were forced to cancel all worship services for the day. Those along the coastal...

Advent is for evangelicals! Celebrating Advent has not been high on the priority list for most evangelical church members, but it should be. The emphasis of the Christmas/Advent season is Jesus – His first coming and His second coming. Isn...

The 2018 annual meeting of North Carolina Baptists carries the theme, “Who is my neighbor?” The question is one of many in the scriptures that captivate my attention.   It was raised in the context of introducing the parable of...

At the semi-annual meeting of the Biblical Recorder’s board of directors on Mon., Oct. 1, I shared my plans to retire as editor-president at the end of May 2019. As noted in the cover story of this print edition, I will complete eight years...

Tues., Nov. 6 is Election Day. Where will you be? If you plan to attend the annual meeting of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina in Greensboro, you could forfeit your vote. Of course, you can – and should – plan to vote...

As Hurricane Florence barreled along her predicted course toward North Carolina’s mainland Sept. 13, schools and businesses in its path closed. Residents in high target areas were told to evacuate. Many of our pastors, church staff and...

Look at the receipt from your recent visit to a grocery store, restaurant, home improvement center or similar business. Near the bottom, you’ll probably see an invitation to take a survey by phone or online. The management wants to know if...

Pastor, if you announce an event or a church strategy one time to your church family, everyone gets it; they all leave the service fully informed, right? Wrong! Even after the second announcement, printing it in a worship bulletin, running the...

In 2016, Oxford Dictionaries declared “post-truth” the international word of the year and added it to their dictionary. The action was prompted by the intense debates surrounding that year’s “Brexit” vote for Great...

An ominous spirit has fallen on the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). We have problems that can no longer be ignored or swept under the rug. Gut wrenching honesty is not an optional course to consider. It is the only option.   Pastors...

What is the most significant step a Christian can take to live fully for God’s purpose and glory? Some may answer by quoting the great commandment – love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Others will likely...

History has some messages for us. Some very evil people in places of leadership have done great harm. Some very godly people in places of leadership have done great good. Both lessons should not be forgotten.   Auschwitz was a Nazi death...

Through more than 40 years of ministry, I’ve heard the refrain from friends, “Every Christian should visit the Holy Land – especially pastors, teachers and church leaders.” The Bible will come alive, they say. It’s...