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FIRST-PERSON: Personal reflections on former President Jimmy Carter
The world received the news this week that James Earl Carter Jr., the 39th president of the United States, had died at the age of 100. Almost immediately tributes started pouring in to give thanks for the former president’s life of humility and service... read more
FIRST-PERSON: Life’s 5 great lessons
Psalm 119 teaches us that the Word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. The message of the Bible is God’s amazing love for us, that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life... read more
FIRST-PERSON: A word of encouragement from SBC President Clint Pressley
Christmas is here and it seems like a fitting time for me to share what I have seen and heard over the last six months that I have been privileged to serve as president of our Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)... read more
FIRST-PERSON: The benefits of shared sacrifice
This fall I was able to travel to several state convention annual meetings. I was continually moved by the sacrificial generosity that was shared and celebrated on many fronts. Over and over, Southern Baptists wanted to know how they could help people affected by Hurricane Helene... read more
FIRST-PERSON: The Baptist Faith and Message 2000 as a teaching tool
In 1925, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) convened in Memphis, Tenn. At that momentous meeting, messengers made two decisions with far-reaching consequences. First, they adopted the Baptist Faith and Message... read more
