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Left Behind But Not Left Alone: Hope for the Widow

Q&A With Becky, Alisa, Nan, and Teresa by MARY MARGARET FLOOK, Staff Writer Becky Kirby lost her husband in a car accident. Alisa Bridger lost her husband from unexpected cancer. Nan Stroud’s husband battled ongoing health issues and caught... Continue Reading »

When Missions is Mundane and Knowing God is More Thrilling

Disappointment About four years ago, I decided to take a discovery flight during Christmas break as a freshman in college. I sat in the Cessna 172R Skyhawk with my headset on ready to fly. I was instructed on how... Continue Reading »

Give What the World Can’t and Get Out of the Way

What is the difference between a kind, generous unbeliever and a kind, generous believer? I stood on a bridge in Asheville, N.C., over the French Broad River and interviewed two men, Steve and Tom. Steve said he was a... Continue Reading »

Miracle Hill Caring for Homeless During Hurricane Helene

Many lost their homes, but others had no home to lose. What happened to the homeless during Hurricane Helene? Miracle Hill Ministries, “South Carolina’s largest and most comprehensive provider of homeless services,” serves more than 650 individuals regularly across... Continue Reading »

Asheville Church on high ground spared from Hurricane Helene, serving surrounding regions

Not all of Asheville is destroyed. Grace Baptist Church in West Asheville sits on high ground and was protected from the storm. That protection has allowed them to fill their building with donations that will be distributed to hurting... Continue Reading »

Melissa Ohden is Her Name

The nameless child fought for her life five days in the womb while absorbing a toxic, salt solution meant to kill her. But the unnamed child was born alive weighing 2 pounds, 16 ounces, at St. Lukes Hospital in... Continue Reading »

Ministering in Today’s Culture: Hispanic Conference Creates Fellowship Amid Cultural Diversity

An estimated 150 believers representing more than 40 churches gathered at Edwards Road Baptist Church in Greenville on Aug. 30-31 for fellowship and teaching geared toward Hispanic pastors and leaders from across South Carolina. Arnoldo Silva, who works for... Continue Reading »

Saving Faith: ‘The One Thing I Could Not Do’

Hearing and seeing the word “faith” used to cause me much anxiety. Sometimes it still does. I spent countless hours trying to muster up faith. It didn’t work. I prayed for faith. I asked others to pray for me... Continue Reading »

Backpacks and Broken Buns: Greenville Church Founded in 1905 Continues to Reach Historic Neighborhood

Years ago, communities were often built around textile mills. Different mills even had their own baseball leagues that competed against each other. When the work week was over, parents dressed their kids in their Sunday best and headed off... Continue Reading »

A Miracle Birthday: Abortion Survivor Celebrates 47 Years of Life

Forty-seven years ago, Melissa Ohden was born alive in Sioux City, Iowa. The abortion failed. Today (Aug. 29) is her birthday, a day that wasn’t celebrated when she took her first breath. She said, “So many people take for... Continue Reading »

God Working Before, During and After Summer Camps 

Leaders and campers from SummerSalt, KidSalt, Camp McCall, Camp LaVida, and FUGE testified of God’s works before, during, and after summer camp. Here are some of the ways God worked this summer. NINE-YEAR-OLD SHARES GOSPEL WITH CSU FOOTBALL PLAYER... Continue Reading »

Pro-Life: Do You See Me?

The Gospel is the Answer to Abortion “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you” (Ps. 89:14). Originally, this article had no title. It wasn’t given a title in remembrance of... Continue Reading »