By David Evans TBC Evangelism Specialist We should be praying for the Islamic Saul to rise among their ranks. Over the past few years there have been so many terrorist attacks, public bombings, and mass shootings. At the center of the majority of these events are groups like ISIS, ISIL, and Al Qaeda. Terrorist groups. Groups that have one reason for existence — world domination through fear, power, and death.

By Mike Kemper Director of Missions, Lawrence County Assoc. of Baptists Many are asking why things are as they are in America and in the world today. Why is there evil? Why does God allow evil, pain, and suffering? Here are my thoughts. God did create everything. Nothing was made that was not made by God. And, God saw that it was all good! God created man in His own

By Carolyn Tomlin Contributing Columnist, B&R Shops overflow with holiday gifts. Carols ring out from every street corner. Bell ringers collect monetary contributions for needy families. For Christians, this season reminds us of the real meaning of Christmas — to focus on the birth of the Christ Child born in a manager over 2,000 years ago. If you’re like many families at Christmas, you continue the same traditions handed down

By Chris Kelly Exec. VP/General Counsel, Tennessee Baptist Foundation At this time of year, you are probably consumed with visions of sugar plums or trying to find a bath robe suitable for a shepherd in this year’s Christmas play, but in just a couple short weeks, year 2015 will be in the books and so will the opportunity to make tax deductible gifts for this year. Though it’s definitely more