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Editor’s Word: Life in Post-Christian America

I have read respected scholars who say Genesis 2:24 is the most important verse in the Bible regarding marriage. This verse is used by Jesus in Matthew 19:4-6 and Mark 10:7-8. It is quoted by Paul in 1 Corinthians... Continue Reading »

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Tell Us Your Family Stories

Carl Whitaker, the founder of Experiential Family Therapy, said, “There are no individuals in the world, only fragments of families.” The families in which we grew up influence who we are. The theme for our September Courier is family.... Continue Reading »

Editor’s Word: Pray for America

On Sept. 11, 2001, I was on a plane to New Orleans Seminary when two planes, piloted by terrorists, struck the Twin Towers. When I landed in New Orleans, the airport closed, and it took a few days to... Continue Reading »

Supreme Court issues two rulings on gay rights

The Supreme Court of the United States issued two rulings today that are being celebrated by the gay and lesbian community as major victories. The court struck down Section Three of the Defense of Marriage Act, which excluded same-sex... Continue Reading »

Darleen Sutton

South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year: A Calling to Teach

Darleen Sutton and her husband Jimmy teach 1-year-olds in Sunday school at Pickens First Baptist Church, and she teaches first-graders at Pickens Elementary. She is passionate about teaching, and it is more than just a job for her. In... Continue Reading »

Perspective: Looking Ahead

This is the last “newspaper” we will publish every other week. Instead, in the last week of May, our readers will receive the June premiere edition of our new monthly, news-feature, full-color magazine, “The Courier: Informing and Inspiring South... Continue Reading »

Perspective: The Need to Share – Can Be Ungodly – by Rudy Gray

On Friday, April 5, Rick and Kay Warren's son, Matthew, committed suicide. Because of Rick Warren's popularity, all kinds of responses flooded social media and other venues of communication. Warren's response to this tragedy was partly captured in a... Continue Reading »

Growing Healthy Churches

With the majority of evangelical churches plateaued or declining, the thoughts of many church and denominational leaders turn to ways of renewing, reviving, or revitalizing these churches. The subject is broad and opinions vary. However, most agree that the... Continue Reading »

Perspective: The Bible in Today’s Culture – by Rudy Gray

More than 13 million people viewed the premiere of the History Channel's miniseries, 'the Bible.? The cable TV production had twice as many viewers as any program on NBC for February. The final episode was seen by 11.7 million... Continue Reading »

Perspective: Resurrection Day: The Best of All Holidays – by Rudy Gray

Easter is my favorite holiday. I like it better than Christmas, Thanksgiving, Independence Day and even my birthday.... Continue Reading »

Jerry Vines: Going Strong in the 4th Quarter

Jerry Vines is an Alabama football fan who calls this stage in his life his fourth-quarter ministry. Recently, he spoke during the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Evangelism Conference at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley.... Continue Reading »

Perspective: Has Bible-Believing Christianity Been Marginalized in America? – by Rudy Gray

Rick Warren tweeted recently, ?Fast-food Christian CEO bullied (Chick-fil-A). Pastor bullied out of praying publicly (Louie Giglio). Athlete bullied out of speaking AT A CHURCH (Tim Tebow).? Has Bible-believing Christianity been marginalized in this culture? If it hasn't yet,... Continue Reading »

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