When Tragedy Strikes: Help; Don't Question Why is there so much pain in the world when there is an omnipotent God? Many struggle with this question when they reflect on Haiti. Let's not allow our questions to deter our help. (Photo: U.S. Air Force) Read More ... Neville Callam

Woman Preacher's Legacy Spans Generations The last seven generations of the Cartledge family have been Baptists. And it all started because of a seemingly unfortunate incident and a woman preacher's spirited defense in 1770. Read More ... Tony W. Cartledge

How Electronics Could Ease Congo Conflict An estimated 5.4 million men, women and children have been killed in the war-torn Congo since 1996. What can we do? One solution would be to insist that our electronics are made with conflict-free materials. Read More ... Trey Lyon

Maybe It's Better When We Don't Like the Sermon Many talk about whether they liked the sermon, but does that only means the message lined up with their preconceptions? Can preaching really result in changed lives if preachers feel they cannot speak honestly? Read More ... Mark Mofield

Understanding the Congo's Horrific Problems Contrary to a New York Times columnist's claims, the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo is neither ignored nor underreported. The problem is focusing on the wrong issues has prolonged the conflict. Read More ... Laura Seay

In Tough Economy, Don't Forget Your Call With 10 percent of Americans unemployed, some say this is no time to idealistically think about your calling. However, it's always important to be certain that our vocational decisions lead to fulfillment. Read More ... Michael Ruffin

Is the Super Bowl Really Such Sacred Space As to Banish the Tebow Ad? The latest scrimmage in the American culture war revolves around a Super Bowl ad paid for by Focus on the Family. Some opposed to the ad have elevated the Super Bowl to hallowed ground. Really? Read More ... Robert Parham

Mission Teams Must Obey Nations' Laws The arrest of 10 Southern Baptist church members in Haiti provides churches with a sobering reminder. Even if your motives are pure, you must know and follow the laws of the country you are in. Read More ... Chuck Warnock

Left Turn: Some Evangelicals Shun Rigid Ideology Are some evangelicals moving away from the political and theological right wing? The New Evangelical Partnership for the Common Good seeks to be above ideology rather than subservient to it. Read More ... Jim Evans