The Baptist Courier

Millions of Americans will make New Year's resolutions today to lose weight, eat healthier, quit smoking, and drink less alcohol. Most of them will end the night eating cholesterol-infused meats, few vegetables, and no exercise, topping the night off... Continue Reading »

At its final meeting of 2011, held Dec. 8 in Columbia, the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention elected its 2012 officers; gave final approval to altering its standing rules for board committees; and postponed a report... Continue Reading »

When Alaska became the 49th state in 1959, I promised myself that one day I would visit that great state. I could hardly contain my excitement as my flight landed in Anchorage and my wife and I prepared to... Continue Reading »

The Grinch has finally stolen Christmas. Funny thing is, it turned out to be an inside job. Just weeks after Christians joined forces in a chorus of boos for retailers who refuse to acknowledge that Jesus is the reason... Continue Reading »

Conditions were very bleak in the Philippines during World War II for my missionary father-in-law, his wife and two young daughters. He had elected to stay in his post as the storm clouds gathered because he knew he would... Continue Reading »

Years ago, the term ?All I Want? became the opening catch phrase for people that wanted 'two front teeth,? ?you,? and a host of other things in response to the question of ?What do you want for Christmas?? I... Continue Reading »

HLN reports that a family found a snake in a Christmas tree. There is something almost biblical about the scenario. We see in the passion of Christ the devil's snake approaching Jesus while he was praying in the garden,... Continue Reading »

I am a farmer in Alcolu, and I also drive a big truck to deliver our commodities to markets all around the state. I have been delivering soybeans to ADM in Kershaw. I would like to thank everyone involved... Continue Reading »

The Great Commission Resurgence that arose within the Southern Baptist Convention last year is being embraced by many state Baptist conventions (including South Carolina) as they restructure for greater efficiency and provide increased funding of missions and church-planting efforts... Continue Reading »

James A. Way, pastor of Buffalo Baptist Church, Kershaw, has published ?Mounting Rareness: Seven Characteristics of Growing Christians.?... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church, Westminster, held baptismal services on Oct 23. Among those baptized were three men over 60 years of age. Pictured with pastor Kenny Owen, left, is Robert Brock (top photo), 64; Boyd Childers, 74 (middle photo); and... Continue Reading »

To a South Carolina prison inmate, a free box of Irish Spring soap is much more than it appears. First, it beats by a mile the cheap, unscented institutional soap carried by the prison canteen. Second, it's free (state... Continue Reading »