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Apple urged to oppose China’s 1-child policy

Apple, creator of the iPhone and iPad, could help bring an end to China"s coercive population control program, a leading Chinese opponent of the policy is contending.... Continue Reading »

Noted Christian leader Freddie Sun dies

Freddie Yi-Yin Sun, who served a decade in Chinese prisons because of his faith and who helped establish more than 150 Bible institutes in the communist country, died of cancer Aug. 22.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: There is no right to not be offended

The belief that individuals have a "right" to not be offended seems to be gaining momentum in the United States.... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptist teacher killed in Jordan ‘loved by everyone’

It seems the whole city is mourning the death of Southern Baptist representative Cheryll Harvey.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Praying for revival & its impact on those with disabilities

Those with disabilities are never unhinged from the earthly reminders of their broken bodies, and so their faith is ever challenged.... Continue Reading »

NGU announces $25-million campaign

North Greenville University has set the most ambitious fundraising goal in its 120-year existence: $25 million by 2016.... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: September 16, 2012, Explore the Bible

'tell me about yourself.? Most of us have been asked that question at an interview, a party or some other social function. How do you answer? What makes you who you are? Who you think you are will determine... Continue Reading »

MOVIES: 7 marvelous movie moments

My reason for spotlighting these Tinseltown treasures is to remind moviegoers that movies can combine the ultimate expressions of joy and sadness, of love and hate, of passion and romance, and of hope and faith.... Continue Reading »

Obituary: Mike McGee

Michael Lewis McGee, 82, of Spartanburg, a long-serving pastor, died Aug. 25, 2012.... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: September 23, 2012, Bible Studies for Life

Jesus warned His followers against judging other believers in a hypocritical way. Some kinds of judgment are necessary, but Jesus was warning against unloving, condemning criticism of another person. It is a call to be discerning rather than negative.... Continue Reading »

State CP giving rebounds in August

Cooperative Program giving from South Carolina Baptist churches bounced back in August, pushing receipts into positive territory for the fiscal year. The August figures signaled a recovery from the previous month, when giving dipped below budgeted needs for the... Continue Reading »

Platt, Chan team up

A discipleship initiative named ?Multiply? is being launched by David Platt and Francis Chan from a burden ?about the commitment level of the local church to make disciples of all nations.?... Continue Reading »