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Horace Sims’ humor returns to Courier

?Life is worth living, if you really try,? wrote the late humorist Horace Sims, ?if you don't let good things pass you by.? A cheerful chronicler of life's ?good things? for most of his life, Sims? writings appeared in... Continue Reading »

Faith in Today’s World for May 17, 2007

FCC: Crack down on TV violence The Federal Communications Commission recommended to Congress April 25 that action be taken to address violent programming on television, which research indicates can increase aggressive behavior in children. In the release of a... Continue Reading »

For Kristy Byers, comedy is a chance to share the ‘joy of the Lord’

Kristy Byers" personal life is a rich lode of comic material, but it was Byers" experience as a US-2 missionary that propelled her into a profession and calling that "is the heart of who I am," she said.... Continue Reading »

Paul Hayes

Paul Hayes, 90, of Liberty, a retired minister whose service as an Upstate pastor spanned six decades, died May 4, 2007, at a health care facility in Fairview, N.C.... Continue Reading »

Album: “One in Christ”

Genre Southern Gospel, Contemporary Christian, Bluegrass Playlist We Are One (listen) Build Me a Mansion (listen) I Will Follow Him (listen) His Word Draw Me Near I Am Here The Answer Use My Life Return to Me All I... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University graduates record class of 210

Carlisle Driggers, executive director-treasurer emeritus of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, delivered the commencement address before family and friends of 210 North Greenville University graduates in Turner Chapel May 3. This marks the largest single graduating class in the... Continue Reading »

Album: “Where Is His Love Taking Us Now?”

Genre Traditional, Contemporary, Southern Gospel, Fun, Hymn Arrangements Playlist Amazing Grace (Ocarina Instrumental) Where Is His Love Taking Us Now? I Wish They Knew the Savior Just a Whisper Away (listen) The Master’s Hands Gospel Feet (listen) The Eyes... Continue Reading »

Kneece delivers address to 292 graduates at Charleston Southern

The North Charleston Coliseum buzzed with excitement as 227 undergraduate and 65 graduate degrees were conferred during a commencement ceremony May 5.... Continue Reading »

NOAH sends 10,000 workers to New Orleans

At its first anniversary, Operation NOAH Rebuild has topped more than 10,000 volunteers and 200 professions of faith in helping New Orleans-area residents recover from the impact of Hurricane Katrina.... Continue Reading »

DVD: “Big Laughs Comedy Night”

Genre Comedy Video and Audio Clips Tupperware (watch) I Need a Man (watch) I Will Sing the Wondrous Story (listen) When God’s Involved (listen) Description Kristy Byers is a Christian comedienne from Columbia, S.C. (Read the Baptist Courier’s feature... Continue Reading »

First Person: Trip to the Ukraine was my ‘uttermost’

As a young girl, my heart's desire was to someday become a missionary. When I take the time to look back at my life, I can see where I would pick up something else and make it the priority... Continue Reading »

Thank you

On behalf of the executive director-treasurer search committee, I would like to thank all South Carolina Baptists for praying for us in the fulfillment of our assigned task.... Continue Reading »