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South Carolina Showcase for April 26, 2012

Reedy Creek Baptist Church, Marion, held an ingathering service for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering on March 25. Pictured from left are Elizabeth Smoak, Michael Jenerette and Sydney Miller, who participated in a dramatic presentation prior to the ingathering.... Continue Reading »

Alabama star Barrett Jones enjoys ‘every second’ on mission

Barrett Jones, a 6-foot-5-inch, 300-pound football player for the University of Alabama, would stand out anywhere. But his love for God and his commitment to sharing the gospel also make him stand out from most of his peers.... Continue Reading »

SBTS sets 10-year master plan

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's trustees have approved a 10-year master plan to ?repurpose and refocus? the physical campus, according to a seminary news release.... Continue Reading »

The ‘Essential’ Solution for Seattle: Florence couple finalizing plans to go West to plant church

Warren and Leah Mainard and their two children are preparing for the mission field in a land with a beautiful city nestled between two mountain ranges, where more than 90 percent of the population claims no religious affiliation of... Continue Reading »

The ‘Hidden Lost’

It's bad enough for your husband to walk out on you. It's a completely different story for him to show up with a mob, armed with knives, ready to kill you. ? They were coming to kill her for... Continue Reading »

Masters champ, new dad Bubba Watson embraces opportunities to talk about his faith

There's something different about Bubba Watson. And he doesn't care if you know it. The winner of the 2012 Masters golf tournament realizes he's not like most famous athletes. In fact, he welcomes it.... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: April 29, 2012, Explore the Bible

The story Jesus told about the rich man and the poor man is powerfully instructive across a range of truths. Although it is commonly assumed to be a parable, it is not presented as one ? and it may... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: May 6, 2012, Explore the Bible

Prayer is a learned response to needs and problems. Our human inclination is to worry and stew, not to pray. We analyze, obsess, and try to tiptoe, maneuver, or steamroll our way through our difficulties. If we can get... Continue Reading »

‘A lot of hurt’ in Seattle meets with church planter’s vision

Our vision at Epic Life is to see North Seattle transformed by finding an epic life in Christ.... Continue Reading »

VP nominee would lead IMB strategy for business leaders’ ‘global mobilization’

Holste hopes to help business leaders and marketplace professionals realize how they can be actively involved in missions by utilizing their knowledge, experience, connections and creativity to advance the Gospel worldwide.... Continue Reading »

9 keys to reaching college students

There is no magic bullet for reaching students, but we hope these timeless values will help spur you to expect great things of God for this generation, and then attempt great things for God in it.... Continue Reading »

Actor John Schneider on role in ‘October Baby’ & a second new pro-life film, ‘Doonby’

>Schneider plays the role of Hannah"s father in the recent pro-life hit "October Baby," and drifter Sam Doonby in the new movie "Doonby," a pro-life film from a different perspective.... Continue Reading »