The Baptist Courier

Prior to teaching at Charleston Southern, I pastored a small church in the country near Edenton, N.C., for about eight years. Toward the end of my pastorate, I officiated the funeral of a 20-year-old girl named Karen. Karen was... Continue Reading »

Last week I read the letters to the editor with concern. May I say before I evaluate the Christian movement in the 21st century, I am not a ?label? person. I do not place words on people, not knowing... Continue Reading »

Psalm 31:15a contains one of the most inspiring declarations of trust found in the Psalms: ?My times are in your hand.? We do not know the exact circumstances the psalmist faced when he uttered these words. Psalm 31:4 suggests... Continue Reading »

After reading the March 17 ?Your Views? page, I concluded that some Southern Baptists might like to review an opposition assessment of SBC reformed theology.... Continue Reading »

A 60-year-old Japanese man was rescued after the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. He was found drifting on a rooftop 10 miles out in the ocean. After his rescue, he was interviewed by the media. He said he... Continue Reading »

The Corinth Baptist Church family began the long process of healing and mourning March 20, with counselors on hand to talk with children and adults after a miniature train crash in Spartanburg the day before killed a 6-year-old boy... Continue Reading »

I appreciate the heads-up on Rob Bell ('the Emerging Case Against Rob Bell,? March 17). It will be interesting to see how his book is received by the church and general public. I prayerfully hope this warning will be... Continue Reading »

The 18th century London preacher, C.H. Spurgeon, who often struggled from depression, said, 'the wilderness is the way to Canaan. The low valley leads to the towering mountain. Defeat prepares for victory. The raven is sent forth before the... Continue Reading »

The Corinth Baptist Church family began the long process of healing and mourning March 20, with counselors on hand to talk with children and adults after a miniature train crash in Spartanburg the day before killed a 6-year-old boy... Continue Reading »

Baptists of South Carolina owe Joe Mack, who served as director of public policy of the South Carolina Baptist Convention for the past 12 years, a debt of gratitude for the excellent service he provided our denomination as well... Continue Reading »

No matter how godly a male student minister is, he will never be able to teach a teenage girl how to be a godly woman. She needs a godly woman to do that. Given that truth, churches need to... Continue Reading »

I did not grow up in a Christian home. Therefore, my SBC roots probably aren't as deep as Mr. Whitt's. In the mid-1990s, Jesus showed me his saving mercy and grace anyway. I love the SBC and intend on... Continue Reading »