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Commentary: Whose religious freedom is Donald Trump protecting?

Bill Jones, retired executive director of Texas Baptists Committed, responds to Rev. Ramiro Peña’s op-ed on Trump and religious freedom.

08/04/2020 - By Bill Jones

Commentary: Hope: Parenting a special needs child with a history of trauma

A seasoned child welfare director shares her experience of being a foster parent during the COVID-19 crisis and the need to find help.

07/03/2020 - By Andi Harrison / Buckner International

Commentary: Symptoms, consequences of and facing alcohol use disorder

Lawrence Traynor describes his experience abusing alcohol, including the rationalizations he used to avoid admitting he had a problem. And he offers hope.

06/25/2020 - By Lawrence Traynor

Commentary: Churches and public schools as co-laborers for the common good

Churches have more reason to partner with public schools than they may realize. Marshall Cook, a son and grandson of educators, explains.

06/10/2020 - By Marshall Cook

Commentary: Live the gospel of Jesus Christ even now

Before social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus, Jesus overcame the distance created by sin and calls his followers to embody that gospel.

05/27/2020 - By James Collins

Commentary: COVID-19 steps up to a hot microphone

Joshua Gilmore, director of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at North Greenville University in Tigersville, S.C., considers how Christians are equipped for the pandemic.

05/18/2020 - By Joshua Gilmore

Commentary: Lessons from the ancient church for the present crisis

In past pandemics, the ancient church rose to the challenge by caring for people. The church can and needs to rise to the challenge again.

05/06/2020 - By Matt Cook / Center for Healthy Churches

Commentary: Re-engaging the church during the coronavirus pandemic: Approaches and priorities

Jim Denison analyzes four medical responses to when churches might again gather for in-person services and Bible study in light of four priorities.

04/29/2020 - By Jim Denison / Denison Forum

Commentary: Why this Baptist pastor signed up his church for a PPP loan

A Baptist pastor explains the difficulty of a Baptist church applying for a Payroll Protection Program loan and why he and his church eventually did.

04/21/2020 - By Ryan Burge

Commentary: Grieving over how we must grieve during pandemic

Funerals are being done differently during the pandemic. A pastor well-acquainted with them shares what it’s been like officiating during social distancing.

04/21/2020 - By Tommy Hood

Commentary: Confident God prepared us for a time like this

After graduating from Hardin-Simmons University and moving to New York City, Charissa Conner joined a church staff there that is working overtime to minister to its city.

04/20/2020 - By Charissa Conner

Commentary: Too young, too smart, too rich to be an alcoholic

What reasons have you heard—or do you give—for drinking alcohol but not being addicted? Lawrence Traynor shares three reasons he gave.

04/14/2020 - By Lawrence Traynor