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So. Baptist Leader Calls for Repentance, No Sermon at Annual Meeting: 'We Need God to Break Us Down'
Amid the ongoing fallout from the firing of Paige Patterson, one of the most prominent leaders in the Southern Baptist Convention, many are calling for "repentance" and "reformation" ahead of their denomination's annual meeting.

Study Showing Brains Differ for Gender Dysphoria Doesn't Prove Transgenderism Innate, Experts Say
A new study finds that certain brain activity of individuals who believe they are the opposite sex mirrors that of the gender they would like to embrace. But experts say the study doesn't show whether the brain differences are innate or due to the choices and life experiences of those with gender dysphoria.

'Koinonia,' Greek Word Meaning Christian Fellowship, Winning Word at Scripps Nat'l Spelling Bee
The winning word for the Scripps national spelling bee was a Greek work used for spiritual community, usually associated with Christian fellowship, and appears in the New Testament several times.

Beth Moore: Too Many Christians Are Consumed With Fear, 'Biggest Fraidy Cats of All'
Author and speaker Beth Moore is arguing that many people are being led by fear in this present day, that the devil has been waging it and that Christians are "the biggest fraidy cats of all."

Paige Patterson Scandal: Female Alumni Recount 'Toxic' Environment; 2003 Rape Victim Speaks
Two female alumni of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary have published their stories about how they were mistreated while they were students. And the woman who accused the school's president, Paige Patterson, of urging her not to report her rape in 2003 has publicly identified herself.

John Piper Shares the Secret to Fighting Anxiety
Theologian John Piper says the secret to fighting anxiety is knowing that God works out everything for your good.

5 Facts About Immigration Policy Separating Children From Parents, 1,475 Missing Children
The contentious debate over immigration has intensified amid reports of the government losing track of 1,475 children and a new, controversial policy of separating children from their parents at the border.

Catholic Archbishop: America Is Facing 'Faith Crisis,' We Must Pray for a 'Great Awakening'
A prominent Catholic leader believes America is facing a "God-crisis" given the visible social pathologies in society but has hope and is asking Christians to pray for a "great awakening."

Mike Pence: Ministers of the Gospel, Prayer Warriors Have Biggest Impact 'in the Life of a Nation'
Vice President Pence said Friday that other than Gold star military families, those who pray and minister the Gospel "are the greatest consequence in the life of a nation."

Alabama Pastor Resigns From Ministry SBC Connect 316 Board After 'Gang Rape' Joke
The Southern Baptist pastor who joked about fellow Southern Baptists raping a donkey has resigned from his leadership role with Connect 316.


























