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Only One Remained: How God is Keeping Tigerville Baptist Church Alive

A body of water stays fresh when there’s both an inlet of water going in and an outlet of water going out. If there’s only water flowing in without any outlet, the water stagnates, said a wise faithful member... Continue Reading »

CEO of Miracle Hill Spends 24 Hours on a Bench, Says the Secret Sauce is Relationships

What can happen when you spend 24 hours on a bench outside in below-freezing temperatures? Well, for one, you could become miserably cold. Or for two, you could become miserably cold while having in-depth, informative conversations about homelessness with... Continue Reading »

Former NFL Player Named Head Football Coach for NGU

North Greenville University’s new football coach comes with an impressive résumé and significantly more. Athletic Director Will Lowrey announced at a Tuesday morning press conference (Jan. 14) that former New York Jet and Miami Dolphin Nate Garner has been... Continue Reading »

The Shepherd of Our Decisions: A Simple Guide for the Indecisive

In college, it seems every decision is a catastrophe — at least it is for those trying to decipher God’s will as if we’re Nicolas Cage in “National Treasure,” always looking for another clue. Two decisions that seemed catastrophic... Continue Reading »

Martha Childress Celebrates 76 Years of Service at Cross Roads Baptist Church

“How young? I cannot give you a figure,” said Martha Childress in her deep Southern accent. She doesn’t remember how old she was when she started playing the piano, and then the organ, at Cross Roads Baptist Church, Easley,... Continue Reading »

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 »