The Baptist Courier

Virginia Merritt Hawkins, 89, of Columbia, wife of the late B.F. Hawkins, a retired pastor and director of missions, died Dec. 4, 2012.... Continue Reading »

As you enter the busiest part of the Christmas season, what kind of feelings are you having? Is there a sense of anxiety that you won't get everything done? Exhaustion as you bake, shop and attend celebrations of the... Continue Reading »

Are you looking for a better life? Most adults are constantly on the lookout for something different, something better. We look in all directions for a better job with better pay, a new place to live, a new relationship,... Continue Reading »

Psalm 23 is a familiar Scripture, even among the non-religious. To many, the opening phrase, 'the Lord is my Shepherd,? provides great comfort and even rest. After the rush of the holiday season, we may need to find rest!... Continue Reading »

One of the great Bible truths of Hosea is that the compassion of God endures even when His people are unfaithful to Him. When we forget or fail to understand this truth, we will start to ask, ?How could... Continue Reading »

South Carolina pastor Tim McKnight will join Anderson University's College of Christian Studies as assistant professor of Christian studies in January.... Continue Reading »

Radiant, a women's ministry leadership forum, is scheduled to take place Jan. 26 at Second Baptist Church in Lancaster. The discussion-based time of sharing is targeted to leaders of church and community women's ministries and is designed to encourage... Continue Reading »

Pacolet First Baptist Church celebrated homecoming on Oct. 21 with guest speaker Glenn Rusher and special music by Ronnie Bright. Pictured from left are Rusher, pastor Tommy Sparks, and Bright.   More than 200 Royal Ambassador boys and their... Continue Reading »

During a mission trip to an unreached people group in South America, we learned that this people group believed in a ?creator god.? However, they did not believe that they could have a relationship with him. He was distant,... Continue Reading »

Israel was in deep trouble and did not seem to be concerned about it or even realize it. As Hosea begins his sermon, he brings a list of charges against Israel. The basis for the sins can be found... Continue Reading »

?Yahweh Our Righteousness.? The sovereign and powerful God is defined by righteousness. Not only is He the source of righteousness, He is righteousness. In this text, Jeremiah prophesies of the coming of the Messiah, and he tells us that... Continue Reading »

Men, women, youth and children from 14 churches in Waccamaw Association gathered Nov. 5 to pray with and for women and children around the world as part of Baptist Women's World Day of Prayer.... Continue Reading »