Good News for Today

Residents of Florida, Georgia and Alabama need your prayers today as they deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The storm quickly intensified before coming ashore in the Florida panhandle on Thursday afternoon before zipping north into Georgia and Alabama overnight.
Disaster relief crews are on standby as first responders do their work and assessors move into the area. 
Despite the tragedy, it’s a blessing to know that people who care are quick to rush to the help of others facing dark days.
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You are learning every day. You don’t need a scientific poll to realize that. Some sort of media or influence is affecting your thinking and view of the world every day.
An election season billed as the most important of our lives lends itself to stories where falsehoods outpaced the truth, at least for a time. 
Southwestern Seminary Professor Malcolm Yarnell says this is why Christians should stay tethered to the truths of Christ.
“Let’s not turn our politicians into messiahs [and] political parties into a church,” he said. “That is where we begin to confuse the Kingdom of God with the kingdom of this world.”
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For the past two and a half years Baptist Press has had the privilege of bringing you Good News for Today. We’ve tried to find a way to report news accurately and fairly with a biblical and Christ-centered perspective. 
Due to some changes at Baptist Press, unfortunately, today marks the end of our radio and podcast feature.
Thank you for listening. We do not take our readers…or listeners for granted. Thank you for the opportunity to share news and content with you over radio stations across North America.
After 76 years, the work of Baptist Press will at our website. We hope you’ll read our stories there.
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Good News for Today shares and spotlights the good God is doing in this world. Through the stories of Baptist Press, we’ll introduce you to Christians and churches who are making an impact for the glory of God.