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OF ALL PEOPLE, CHRISTIANS SHOULD BE THANKFUL

November 17, 2020

By Lonnie Wilkey
Editor, Baptist and Reflector
lwilkey@tnbaptist.org

The year 2020 has been one of the most difficult years in the lives of many Americans.

It has been a year filled with anxiety and fear due to COVID-19, racial tensions and riots across the country, and one of the most bitter and contested presidential elections in modern history, if not all time. Even after a winner has been declared, many people are upset and the election results probably will be contested in the courts.

And, just remember, no matter how you voted or whether you liked the election results or not, the sun has risen every day since Nov. 3 and I have no reason to think it won’t (unless Jesus returns sooner than later). God is still on His throne. [Read more…]

HAVING AN ANSWER FOR THE ‘WHY’ QUESTION

May 11, 2020

By Randy C. Davis
TBMB President & Executive Director

Children have a way of getting to the heart of the matter, don’t they? Their questions come at you unfiltered and often at the most unexpected times. That’s the way my daughters were and that is the way my grandchildren are. Their forthright insight can often catch adults unprepared. [Read more…]

COVID-19 CAUSES CHALLENGES, CREATES ANXIETY FOR MANY

April 17, 2020

By Tony Rankin
Special to the Baptist and Reflector

FRANKLIN — These strange days of COVID-19 and the impact of tornados cause us to feel like we are juggling chainsaws on a tightrope. Frequently an overwhelming sense of gloominess or depression coincides with difficulties of addressing the ordinary stresses of illness or disaster. [Read more…]

FINDING BALANCE IN THE PANDEMIC

April 17, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted all of us. While some are dealing with the illness, or possibly even the death, of a loved one, others are struggling to adjust to what is being called “the new normal” in regard to social distancing and quarantine guidelines that have been implemented nationwide.

So, what is the best way to handle the tidal wave of emotions? Although there certainly is not one clear-cut formula, here are some suggestions and practices that can help ease some of the anxiety during this time of uncertainty: [Read more…]

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