Author: Rick Lance
Unfinished
In a recent conversation with my wife, Pam, she asked me a probing yet pertinent question. “If you had to use one word to describe what to believe about the
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
For many, the Navy Seals have now become the gold standard as elite special forces operators. They have their own unique culture, learned from their training and shared among their
Ten Reasons: Now More Than Ever
In challenging times, questions concerning the Southern Baptist Convention are often asked. As one loyal Southern Baptist who is committed strongly to giving through the Cooperative Program, I would like
Important Video from Rick Lance
Dear Alabama Baptists, By now you’ve heard about the Sexual Abuse Task Force report. It’s either been seen by you in terms of reading the report or parts of it,
When Breaking News Breaks Our Hearts
You don’t have to be a news junkie to have been bombarded by the sad news coming out of Ukraine. Even a casual viewer realizes that this is a major
A Yearning for Something Fresh from God
This past week, I was blessed to hear Bill Elliff speak on the subjects of prayer, revival and spiritual awakening. I was touched by his passion for something fresh from
Living in the Moment
Our annual practice has been to make new year’s resolutions. As we face the challenges of 2022, we may be anxious about the prospects before us. I think that is
Merry Christmas from the SBOM!
Merry Christmas, Alabama Baptists. Let me share a thought with you that has been on my mind of late. That is, I cannot remember when I stopped believing in Santa
Great Commission work and generous giving ‘hallmarks’ of Alabama Baptists
“I thank God for Alabama Baptists.” Amid turbulent times in our world and even the Southern Baptist Convention, that phrase spoken to me by a pastor recently has provided encouragement
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