Gallup survey reveals close to 70% of Americans identify as …
Jul 17, 2024 · Fewer Americans see religion as an important aspect of their lives, and it shows in their beliefs and actions. A Gallup survey finds U.S. adults are less likely to identify with a religion, say religion is very important to them, belong to a congregation, or attend worship services.. Most Americans still identify with a religion, and Christianity is …
Bible study: The Passover lamb is a foreshadowing of Jesus, the …
Dec 10, 2024 · The Exodus of the Jews from bondage in Egypt has several connections to the death of Jesus. The death of the Passover lamb was a command of God that liberated the Hebrews from Egyptian bondage.
International Mission Board reports Lottie Moon offering totals …
Sep 27, 2024 · RICHMOND, Va. — International Mission Board President Paul Chitwood told trustees that with a few giving days left in the 2023-24 giving year, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering was already the largest in the IMB’s history, with receipts currently showing more than $204 million given to date.
Bible study: We experience joy because Jesus brought us peace
Dec 10, 2024 · Baptists arriving in colonial Georgia came for many reasons. Most were looking for a fresh start to provide a better life for their families. Some were spurred because of religious persecution; others were compelled by economic circumstances, seeking virgin farmland, to escape poverty beyond their control; some had no choice, arriving in the bonds of slavery.
Obituary: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson dies 8 …
Nov 24, 2024 · ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson, a member of First Baptist Church of Woodstock, has died, eight months after he announced he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Martin Luther's influence on Christmas traditions and atmospheric ...
Nov 27, 2017 · Take Wartburg Castle, where Luther translated the Bible.This hilltop fortress west of Erfurt provides a dramatic backdrop for the annual Historic Christmas Market.One-of-a-kind presents include handmade candles and lanterns. Demonstrations of age-old skills range from barrel-making to rope-making.
Commentary: Help my unbelief - The Christian Index
Dec 30, 2024 · A man brought to Jesus his daughter who “had an unclean spirit.” Jesus told the man, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes” (Mark 9:23). The child’s father tearfully cried out to Christ, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.” (Mark 9:24).
Christianity growing around the world, analysis shows
Feb 4, 2022 · MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Road conditions were deteriorating Saturday in the central U.S. as a winter storm brought a mix of snow, ice and plunging temperatures, with forecasts calling for the dreaded combo to spread eastward in the coming days.
Bible study: Jacob and Esau's relationship restored
Oct 29, 2024 · It’s universally acknowledged that some of the most challenging aspects of ministry are the family-related issues. I’ve heard stories from law enforcement officers about their difficulties in responding to domestic calls. The most enduring and intense conflicts often occur within our own homes.
Ridgecrest Conference Center temporarily closed as flooding from …
Sep 30, 2024 · The remnants of Hurricane Helene continued to devastate communities and claim lives in the Southeast over the weekend. The storm has left a reported 800-mile path of destruction that has impacted numerous states — among them Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The death toll had climbed to more than 90 people on Monday, Sept. 30, according to the latest ...