Are the Precise Words of Baptism Important?
Pastors weigh in on the critical formulation of the sacrament.
The Waters of Baptism Flow Toward Humanity at Its Neediest
Just as Jesus’ baptism launched his public ministry, our own baptisms ordinate us to a life of humble obedience and costly service.
Are We Miracle or Machine?
Poet, author, and literary critic Adam Kirsch talks about human nature, technology, and the future.
A Real Fixer Upper
New cathedral windows, Trump’s fraud charges, and a spat on the House floor.
The Quest for a Good Children’s Bible
A children’s ministry veteran explains where kids’ Bibles tend to go wrong—and highlights a few that get it right.
How an Oklahoma Death Penalty Case Shook Up Evangelical Views on Execution
Richard Glossip was set to be lethally injected this month. His case is sowing doubt in the system.
After Protests Turn Violent, Kenyan Churches Stand with Gen Z
The Sunday after authorities killed people protesting a finance bill, many pastors call for justice.
Adam Kinzinger Doesn’t Want World War III
Thoughts on Ukraine, Russia, and the January 6 insurrection from a United States congressman.
Confessions of a Loner
As a newlywed and a new mother, I built exactly the life I wanted. The only thing missing was everyone else.
Southern Baptist Church Planting Up in 2020, But Baptisms Plunge by Half
The pandemic accelerates more than a decade of decline for the denomination.