When Jesus called us to care “for the least of these” (Matt. 25:40), I believe it includes those who are in destitute and destructive situations. Being present in the lives of those who struggle with substance abuse addiction provides us with a beautiful opportunity to love people in the midst of their affliction and point them to the One in whom true satisfaction is found.

Three key factors every follower of Jesus should consider about church discipline today.

The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention has voted to disfellowship a Southern Baptist church in Midland, Texas, because the church was employing a lifetime registered sex offender as a pastor.

The move to investigate the ERLC is in response to “ongoing concerns” expressed “both publicly and privately” to members of the Executive Committee and other SBC leaders. 

Fox Sports chose not to air the Faces of Choice ad during the Super Bowl. The message was in hopes for people to be inspired by getting involved in the pro-life movement by joining pregnancy help or adoption support ministries in their local churches.

"Jesus is the great equalizer," says Danielle Strickland. "He’s the great liberator for all peoples"—and that includes women in the church.

Lent itself is a season—40 days long—of fasting. Lent reinforces our desire to follow Christ and become like Him. Here are more reasons to observe lent.

"Temptations are humbling providences, they are rods of correction and Instruction, that wean us from all kind of self-confidence..."