Opinion - Page 114 of 448 - Baptist Standard

Commentary: Police reform order, Dr. Fauci’s prediction, awareness and hope

Jim Denison seeks to create further awareness of the longstanding issue of racism in the United States and the transforming hope the gospel offers.

06/17/2020 - By Jim Denison / Denison Forum

Voices: Wear your mask this time

Matt Snowden, the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Waco, brings humor to the call to wear face masks when attending worship in person.

06/17/2020 - By Matt Snowden

Voices: Waiting times or wasted times? A theology of time in a pandemic

While we watch the calendar and the clock, are we making the best use of the time? Jim Lemons explores this question and how it matters for how we live.

06/16/2020 - By Jim Lemons

Voices: Patience, A fruit of the Spirit for a pandemic

Patience seems hard to come by, especially in times of crisis. Ryan Chandler examines the depth of patience and why it is critical for us now.

06/15/2020 - By Ryan Chandler

Sam Law: A financial adviser who is an educator, counselor and friend

Sam Law, founder of Sam Law Financial and member of First Baptist Church in Lubbock, shares his thoughts about being a Christian in the marketplace.

06/15/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Voices: See the fear leading to calls for defunding the police

As debates swirl around the country over defunding or disbanding police departments, an analogy might help in understanding some calls for defunding.

06/11/2020 - By Jared Brandt

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

Voices: The supernatural battle against systemic racism

Systemic racism is a prime example of the spiritual battle Paul refers to in Ephesians. Joshua Sharp explains and offers responses to systemic racism.

06/10/2020 - By Joshua Sharp

Editorial: Ostriches, wedges or healers: What will we be in these turbulent times?

It can be difficult to think through all that is happening in our country. We may be trying to push it out of our mind. But we mustn’t.

06/09/2020 - By Eric Black / Editor

John Vassar: I serve ‘God’s deeply loved creation’

John Vassar, provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, shares his background and thoughts on Christian higher education.

06/09/2020 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Commentary: What does it mean to defund the police? Reason vs. fear

Ryan Denison, writing for his father this week, examines the role of fear and reason in the debates about defunding or reforming police departments.

06/09/2020 - By Ryan Denison / Denison Forum

Voices: Co-laboring together to reach the world

David Miranda, director of Texas Baptists’ Missionary Adoption Program, encourages congregations to partner with other congregations around the world.

06/08/2020 - By David Miranda