The Baptist Courier

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 »

A Simpsonville woman has published a devotional anthology for people with family members serving away from home in the military.... Continue Reading »

A new sculpture awaits visitors to the North Greenville University campus. 'the Great Commission: The World, The Word, and the Rock? has been positioned in front of the new Craft-Hemphill Center for Evangelism, Missions and Christian Worldview.... Continue Reading »

The parties are over. The gifts are unwrapped and the anticipation is gone. Lines will form tomorrow for the annual Christmas returns. ?Ho, ho, ho? has turned to ?Ho boy, how am I going to pay these credit card... Continue Reading »