The apostle Paul’s instruction in 1 Timothy 6:17–19 offers a timeless challenge for every generation: “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” This passage frames a radically different vision of wealth—one that stands in stark contrast to the instability and obsession with riches that define modern culture.

Few issues in our culture have changed as rapidly over the last fifty years as our understanding of men and women. Questions that previous generations considered obvious are now fiercely debated. What does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be a woman? Are men and women fundamentally different, or are those differences merely the product of culture and expectation? And if there are differences, do those differences have any implications for the home, the church, or society?

I left the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention extremely encouraged. What we saw was a convention of churches eager to reach their neighbors with the good news of the Gospel and joyfully committed to standing on their biblical convictions. Our encouragement may be surprising to some who have only interacted with this year's convention through news headlines or articles...