The Baptist Courier

The key word in our lesson is ?wisdom? and the key verse is verse 18: 'the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of... Continue Reading »

Western culture has stopped protecting its girls.... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church of Newberry has been blessed under the ministry of Dr. Kenneth W. Harmon. Now he is retiring after 30 years of devotion to the Lord and our church. We invite friends and former members to join... Continue Reading »

There was peace in Israel for 40 years after King Jabin and his people were defeated. The Israelites began to worship other gods, and God let the Midianites oppress them. The Midianites were so cruel that the people fled... Continue Reading »

"When I approached the Jewish community about bringing Baptist volunteers to clean and restore this Jewish cemetery, I was asked, "Why do you wish to do this?"" Stockton said. "I simply said, "Reconciliation.""... Continue Reading »

Retired Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin has joined Family Research Council as its executive vice president.... Continue Reading »

"We just want to show love, to see the Jews and the Christians reconciled. We are pulling the weeds of injustice, of the things that happened, so the land can be renewed and restored and relationships can be reconciled.""... Continue Reading »

Pastor Rick Warren says he hopes to host another forum between the major two presidential candidates this year -- similar to what took place in 2008 -- although no formal agreement is in place.... Continue Reading »

California"s first-in-the-nation gay history law will remain the law for public schools after a signature drive aimed at overturning it fell short for the second time in a year.... Continue Reading »

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to decide next term whether the Grand Canyon State will be forced to offer spousal benefits to the same-sex partners of state employees -- adding to the growing list... Continue Reading »

An Oregon initiative that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana has qualified for the November ballot, placing the state alongside two others that will consider on the issue.... Continue Reading »

Mississippi"s only abortion clinic will stay open even though a new law that threatens its existence has gone into effect.... Continue Reading »