The Baptist Courier

On a chilly December day, a dozen or so teenagers and adult volunteers worked side by side to build a Habitat for Humanity house for a worthy family. Community businesses and individuals sponsored the project, donated materials and, in... Continue Reading »

I was so inspired by the story on Lex Luger (Jan. 5) and the transformation in his life. As a one-time big fan of the wrestling circuit, my heart was blessed by his life-changing story, and I have shared... Continue Reading »

As a follower of Jesus Christ, you are probably like me and see yourself as unbiased and respectful of others. Try this test. Think about your community and how diverse it has become. Now consider your congregation. Does it... Continue Reading »

The South Carolina Baptist Convention's evangelism group director hopes the upcoming SCBC Evangelism Conference, scheduled for Feb. 22-24 at Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church in Florence, will be a catalyst for pastors to engage their congregations to be ?missionaries in... Continue Reading »

?Love is not spelled T-H-I-N-G-S. Love is spelled T-I-M-E.? I don't know when or where I first heard that, or even who said it, but that simple little statement has certainly stuck in my mind over the years. I... Continue Reading »

The Bible teaches that God blesses us because of who He is: a God who gives generously from love. God also blesses us so we can mimic God and bless others (Genesis 12:1-3). Deuteronomy 15:7-11 says: ?for this the... Continue Reading »

Pastors overwhelmingly believe that God did not use evolution to create humans and think that Adam and Eve were literal people, according to a survey by LifeWay Research. The survey of 1,000 American Protestant pastors, released Jan. 9, also... Continue Reading »

Here you are, at the doorway of a brand new year. And mostly you assume that 2011 has drifted away and will stay there. The past is the past. But what if that were not the case? What if,... Continue Reading »

We were vacationing in Maine and had stopped in a small fishing village to tour a Baptist church which was being restored. A woman emerged from a Bible study and introduced herself. We did the same. On hearing that... Continue Reading »

If you look closely at history, you come to realize that organizations have a life cycle. You can trace an organization's birth, growth, plateau, decline and death. It is good to remember that every church also has a life... Continue Reading »

For almost 30 years, Michael W. Smith has been taking listeners on a musical journey into the heart of worship while delivering powerful messages about grace, love and redemption through his songs.... Continue Reading »

I owe a tremendous debt to the people of Northside Baptist Church in Woodruff. It was there that I attended Sunbeams, RAs, Training Union, Vacation Bible School, and any other youth activity that was offered. If the lights were... Continue Reading »