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Editorial: How not to diminish God’s image

Editorial: How not to diminish God’s image

In the beginning, we were created in God’s image. Rather than diminish God’s image in each other, let’s see it and celebrate it.

02/11/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor
Nation

White Christian support for Trump falls

White Christian support for Trump falls

A new report from Pew Research found white Christians are losing confidence in President Trump’s policies.

02/10/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service
Texas Baptist Voices

Voices: Our witness requires courageous response to racism

Voices: Our witness requires courageous response to racism

Wade Berry responds to the racist video posted on President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account and calls Christians to God-honoring response.

02/11/2026 - By Wade Berry
Baptists

Wiley Drake, SBC provocateur, dies at 82

Wiley Drake, SBC provocateur, dies at 82

Wiley Drake, a self-proclaimed “champion of the little guy” known for his perennial presence at Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting microphones, died Jan. 27. He was 82.

02/10/2026 - By David Roach / Baptist Press
Faith & Culture

Why pastors are leaving the pulpit

Why pastors are leaving the pulpit

While only 1 percent of protestant pastors decide to step down from ministry each year, the reasons behind those decisions are dynamic.

02/10/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

Texas

Litzler issues challenge to uphold religious freedom

02/09/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Opinion

Voices: Bad Bunny, belonging, and my Baptist upbringing

02/09/2026 - By Chris Seay
Nation

Texas CLC responds to racist White House post

02/07/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard
Equip

Equip: Resources on the Books of Haggai and Malachi

02/09/2026 - By Bill Bryan
Opinion

Editorial: Our family is afraid to go to church

02/05/2026 - By Eric Black / Editor
Texas

Texas Baptists realigns for GC2 Strong strategy

02/04/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard