The Baptist Courier

Making their way to the dining hall, they crowded behind the thin glass of the windowpanes, a cloud of different colors and dialects -- fitting for a project based in the Republic of South Africa, a self-described "Rainbow Nation."... Continue Reading »

It"s not her sense of humor, and the way she introduces herself as Julia Roberts instead of Julia October, her actual last name. It"s not even the fact that she"s sick, diagnosed with autoimmune disease lupus since she was... Continue Reading »

Parents who long for wholesome television they can watch with their children have a chance to grab broadcasters" attention with the next installment of Family Movie Night August 6, and the only tool they need is their remote.... Continue Reading »

Most would agree that a church should be able to open a school to ensure that its children get an education that conforms with its religious teachings.... Continue Reading »

For many leaders, complaints about not having enough time are about as common as breathing. Yet, God isn"t a harsh taskmaster, making unreasonable demands or giving us more to accomplish than there is time to do it. Let"s consider... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptists face a ?red alert? crisis in their World Hunger Fund just as a massive drought/famine cycle threatens nearly 11 million people in the Horn of Africa, a Southern Baptist humanitarian leader announced July 25. The situation is... Continue Reading »

Easley pastor Brad Atkins is the first announced candidate for president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention.... Continue Reading »

Recent letters to the Courier attempt to address traditional vs. non-traditional issues affecting the church. I would like to take the middle ground and say that, while some tradition is good, it must grounded in biblical truth for it... Continue Reading »

Here we go with these letters. I am an infrequent reader of the Courier, but I find that if you wish to check the pulse of our denomination to determine how close we are to the New Testament church... Continue Reading »

I have to agree with the letter writer ('spread gospel with Facebook,? July 21). Facebook is an excellent way to stand up for your Lord and express your views, your prayer requests, and even advertise your church.... Continue Reading »

I am part of the younger generation and attend a Southern Baptist church. I am bothered by the legalistic ?write-ins? from people. I grew up in the SBC, but because of the legalism and rituals, I strayed away from... Continue Reading »

The news about our son's murder flashed around the globe quickly. Within an hour we heard from people. One of the first messages was a text. It read, ?My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made... Continue Reading »