Editor Eric Black shares part of his family history. What things in your family history connect you like roots grounding you to your past?

Do you feel guilty when someone asks, “How’s your prayer life?” After spending an hour in prayer before the African American Fellowship Conference, Editor Eric Black came away ready for another hour.

As we celebrate American independence, we also should celebrate our freedom as followers of Christ and as Baptists. One of our great freedoms is being able to vote. How does being Baptist influence our vote?

What is a fair price for a cup of coffee, and what does that have to do with what’s happening at the U.S./Mexico border?

How much of our lives are lived unaware of other’s pain until after it’s too late? Editor Eric Black considers the incident in downtown Dallas on June 17, 2019, and how we can care more for hurting people.

What lies behind interpretations of what the Bible says about our current hot button issues? Many say power, but is there something else? What should guide the interpretation of the Bible?

Clear boundaries are helpful in interpersonal relationships. Might they also help churches and their affiliations figure out how to relate to each other?

“Everybody’s got an angle.” Everybody? Even the Baptist Standard? Editor Eric Black responds.

It’s turbulent where values collide. Christians are called to be like Jesus in those places on purpose. But how?

Maybe you think Harvey recovery is finished. But for those who are still living with it, we need to be patient and listen.

“Relevance” is the cultural buzz word for organizational growth and vitality. But is it what Christians and their organizations should seek?

Take away our buildings, our safety, our freedom, and we will worship still.