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  2nd Opinion: Mars and beyond—expanding our theology of God’s universe

  We now have definitive evidence for organic molecules, both in the atmosphere and in the rocks of Mars. How should Christians respond to the possibility of life on other planets?

  01/15/2015 - By Rick L. Hammer

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  Kathy Hillman: Precious pearls: Partners in ministry

  From the description of King Xerxes’ banquet in Esther to the 12 pearl gates in Revelation, the Bible uses pearls to represent great value.

  01/15/2015 - By Kathy Hillman

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  Howard Payne University: Back to work

  Student Missions Blog: As my alarm went off to signal the start of what would be my first day back in the Baptist Student Ministry office at Howard Payne University, I kept saying to myself, “Do I have to get up and go to work?”

  01/15/2015 - By Kim Lilley Garner

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  Letters: What led to Christian persecution?

  “Persecution of Christians reached historic levels in 2014. Will 2015 be worse?” indicates persecution of Christians broke records last year.

  01/13/2015 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Richard Ray: Change is essential in how we live for God

  Most of us never meet our goals and challenges, not because we fail to try, but because we fail to change.

  01/09/2015 - By Richard Ray

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  René Maciel: Don’t wait to show gratitude to your shepherd

  I cannot believe it has been three years since my earthly father passed away. I miss him dearly and think of him often as my dad.

  01/09/2015 - By René Maciel

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  Editorial: ‘Risk something big for something good’

  Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett is allowing his team to take risks. Christians, of all people, ought to be able to understand why.

  01/09/2015 - By Marv Knox / Fellowship Southwest

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  2nd Opinion: Mental health inside Southern Baptist churches

  Southern Baptists are trying to determine what is being done in churches to address the stigma of mental health.

  01/08/2015 - By Ken Sartain

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  Mission Arlington: More than expected

  Student Missions Blog: Over Christmas break, I served in Arlington as part of a 12-person mission team, and I learned how God does even more than we ask for or expect.

  01/06/2015 - By Joe Dacus

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  Letters: Wisdom of 2 weddings

  While I teach the importance of separation of church and state in certain Bible studies, I am still in the minority on this subject.

  01/06/2015 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Kathy Hillman: Upward and Onward

  With the loss of their tradition-driven grandmother this year, our grown children proposed downsizing gift giving. I reluctantly agreed.

  01/02/2015 - By Kathy Hillman

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  Right or Wrong? African-American churches and community

  How and why is community action integrally woven into the tapestry of African-American churches?

  01/02/2015 - By Staff / Baptist Standard