By Dewey Bland, chaplain at the Federal Correctional Institution, Three Rivers, Texas “If you’re a young man and you’re not being admired by an older man, you’re being hurt,” Robert Moore, Iron John: A Book about Men Joshua had Moses (Exodus 32-33) and Elisha had Elijah (1 Kings 19:16, 19-21). I am so thankful for … Continue reading
By Christine, CBF field personnel, Africa/Middle East “Above all, trust in the slow work of God. We are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach the endwithout delay. We should like to skip the intermediate stages. We are impatient of being on the way to something unknown, something new. And yet it is the law … Continue reading
As thousands of people have been killed, injured or displaced in Israel and Gaza, we long for an end to the violence, the making of lasting peace, and we join our Baptist brothers and sisters in the region in prayer. We also join our partners at the Baptist World Alliance and the European Baptist Federation … Continue reading
By CBF field personnel Alicia and Jeff Lee “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice!” Psalms 130:1-2 For a few years now, I (Alicia) have been leaning into the spiritual discipline of lament. We often rush past the uncomfortable feelings, desperate for relief and something more pleasant. Rushing … Continue reading
By CBF field personnel Elket Rodriguez “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” Psalm 62:1-2, NIV My prayer life has evolved to incorporate different styles of prayer as I mature in my relationship … Continue reading
(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) – Journey to the Cross, the devotional series for Lent, returns to Passport, Inc.’s devotional website, d365.org, Ash Wednesday, February 22, through Sunday, April 9. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. The ecumenical team of writers includes: The week of Feb. 27th, our writer will be Neil Myer, … Continue reading
By Dianne and Shane McNary CBF field personnel “Pray, then, in this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be revered as holy…” Matthew 6:9 In a Slovak Baptist context, anything which hints of Catholicism seems dubious. The fear of the straw man of liturgy, sadly, robs the church of countless historical riches. We … Continue reading
By Rev. Veronica Martinez-Gallegos, Chaplain and Assistant Director of Spiritual Care & Education at Atrium Health in Charlotte, N.C. “Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you,” 1 Peter 5:7 At a young age, I learned that prayer means having a conversation with God. In my personal experience, prayer has always been … Continue reading
By Rev. and CBF Field Personnel Karen In 2021, I moved into a new apartment across town. I love it for so many reasons: The rooftop access shows off spectacular sunsets; I have many windows and plenty of fresh air; and I’ve been able to decorate the entire place according to my whim and fancy. … Continue reading
By Rev. Rick Sample “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am,” John 14:3, NIV. Heavenly Father, the events during the summer of 2021 in Afghanistan were devastating for the Afghan people just as … Continue reading