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2024-06-07T11:29:36-04:00

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An Outsider’s Preview of Upcoming SBC Annual Meeting

Last updated on: June 7, 2024 at 11:29 am By Ginny Baxter

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Southern Baptists Set ‘Pivotal’ Meeting June 10-12 Funding for sexual abuse reform, an amendment to officially ban female pastors and the election of a new Southern Baptist Convention president will top the agenda at the upcoming SBC annual meeting June 10-12 in Indianapolis. As an outsider looking at the SBC, I have mixed feelings. First and foremost, it isn’t any of my business because I left Southern Baptist denomination a lifetime ago. And while I have a few opinions about... Read more

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2024-05-13T10:35:16-04:00

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New Methodist Leader Talks Hope, Unity, Inclusiveness & God

Last updated on: May 13, 2024 at 10:35 am By Ginny Baxter

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The issues are complex, and the future of the United Methodist Church is far from certain. Yet, Bishop Tracy S. Malone peppers her conversation with words such as hope, unity, inclusiveness and God as she settles into her two-year term as president of the United Methodist Church’s (UMC) Council of Bishops. Malone’s election to the church’s highest office is historic. She became the first black woman ever elected to lead the United Methodist Church in November 2023. She accepted the... Read more

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2024-05-02T13:58:15-04:00

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7 Scriptures that Can Ease Your Anxiety

Last updated on: May 2, 2024 at 1:58 pm By Ginny Baxter

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Have you ever met someone who says they have never experienced anxiety? Neither have I. It’s safe to say that anxiety is a widespread problem. In my article, The Body-Mind-Soul Connection on Patheos, I looked at new research into the link between faith and physical and mental health. It begs this question: how do we tap into our godly resource when we feel anxious, stressed or upset but don’t know where to begin? In today’s post, I am sharing 7... Read more

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2024-04-23T17:43:35-04:00

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How to Read the Bible: A Guide for Beginners

Last updated on: April 23, 2024 at 5:43 pm By Ginny Baxter

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Reading the entire Bible can be a daunting prospect, especially if you are new to the Christian faith and/or want to better understand Christian beliefs. It’s a long book, but it reveals how people have dealt with many of the same problems we encounter today. It also teaches us how to live our best life and opens windows into a relationship with the Lord. My main goals for writing this article are to help you find the Bible that’s best... Read more

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2024-04-22T10:25:12-04:00

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Can Non-whites Save the Struggling Church?

Last updated on: April 22, 2024 at 10:25 am By Ginny Baxter

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The Christian church in America is struggling. That’s obvious. Conservatives are going in one direction and progressives and liberals in another. There seems to be no room for compromise, as the recent United Methodist split demonstrated. Church membership is plummeting. The face of evangelicalism is beginning to change. The white population, which has dominated America’s Christian landscape from the beginning, is set to become a minority within the next few years. What will American Christianity look like in the next... Read more

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2024-04-16T17:38:41-04:00

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Antisemitism & War: Stories of How the Jews Fought Back

Last updated on: April 16, 2024 at 5:38 pm By Ginny Baxter

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And a Plea for Christians to Take Heed With antisemitism on the rise worldwide, it is time that Christians and others who value human life shine not one light — but billions of lights — on hatred. This wide-ranging post attempts to shed my small light on antisemitism, share true stories of how Jews fought back against the Nazis during World War II, and remind Christians of Christ’s teachings about love and hate. And while my post targets antisemitism, its... Read more

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2024-04-09T16:47:17-04:00

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How Do You Recognize a False Prophet (Or False Messiah)?

Last updated on: April 9, 2024 at 4:47 pm By Ginny Baxter

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The Christian church in 21st-century America is filled with false prophets. They have always been with us but now seem to be everywhere we look – our phones, computers, televisions, online bookstores…. even our own churches. False prophets say they speak for God, but many teach false theology. They tell us what we want to hear and may look and sound the way we do only better. But they are dangerous. So, how do you recognize a false prophet when... Read more

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2024-03-30T12:46:51-04:00

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Joe Lieberman Remembered as a Man of Faith & Integrity

Last updated on: March 30, 2024 at 12:46 pm By Ginny Baxter

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‘He Believed in Something Beyond Himself’ Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman was a man of faith, integrity and deeply held convictions according to friends and colleagues. And today, the people who knew him best join other Americans in mourning his death on Wednesday. Lieberman, who died from complications related to a fall, was 82. Lieberman served as a U.S. Senator from Connecticut for four terms and was Democrat Al Gore’s running mate in the disputed 2000 election. As such,... Read more

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2024-03-27T17:42:37-04:00

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Why Millions of Christians Fast and Pray on Good Friday

Last updated on: March 27, 2024 at 5:42 pm By Ginny Baxter

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Catholics and Protestants across the globe will observe an important day this week. No, it isn’t Easter. Easter is actually the first day of next week. But later this week, millions of Christians plan to fast and pray on Good Friday (March 29). In doing so, they will remember Christ’s death on the cross and prepare to celebrate his resurrection on Easter – the most important day in Christendom – which is March 31 this year. But not all Christians... Read more

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2024-03-22T09:12:10-04:00

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Why Does Mary Magdalene Continue to Fascinate Us?

Last updated on: March 22, 2024 at 9:12 am By Ginny Baxter

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Celebrating a Biblical Heroine During Easter & Women’s History Month Who was Mary Magdalene? She has been portrayed as a sinner, prophet and saint, among other things. She appears in all four Gospels, but only briefly, and the Bible gives no specifics about her life outside her discipleship. She lived 2,000 years ago, yet people throughout the world know her name. And we continue to talk about her. Why does Mary Magdalene continue to fascinate us? “It is Mary Magdalene... Read more

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