Daniel Camp suggests how to pray for students, parents and teachers encountering the first day of a new school year during the coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Stephen Reid, professor of Christian Scriptures at Baylor University’s Truett Seminary, examines justice as seen in the Good Samaritan and Simon of Cyrene.

Mathew St. John questions the notion that his plain reading of Scripture means he is “guilty of abuse, sexism and inviting persecution toward women.”

Timothy Pierce, associate professor of Christian studies at East Texas Baptist University, examines how justice is described in the Old Testament.

In responding to Rev. Ramiro Peña’s article about Trump’s record on religious freedom, Pastor Amos Humphries considers the decline in refugee resettlement.

The knowledge we glean from social sciences like psychology and sociology is valuable and incredibly helpful “for life and godliness,” writes Joshua Sharp.

A Waco pastor and one of President Trump’s informal group of evangelical advisors expresses his gratitude for Trump’s record on religious liberty.

Editor Eric Black announces a special series in the Voices column dedicated to an extended conversation about justice from numerous perspectives.

Nathan Feinberg leans on the story of Jesus calming the storm, reminding readers the troubles in this world are small compared to Jesus’ power.

For those seeking real and lasting change in race relations, perseverance is required. Tillanye Stewart outlines what such perseverance looks like.

Rather than combatting abortion by electing conservative presidents who can appoint conservative judges, Jared Brandt calls for a different approach.

Pastor Joseph Parker, the senior pastor of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Austin, reflects on the legacy of Rev. C.T. Vivian and Rep. John Lewis.