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Developing?Disciples: Change: Preparing socially

Claire Sieber M.Ed. LAC, a Christian family counselor, notes that ?while experiencing a change, it is important to reinstate social normalcy. Resuming an interactive lifestyle will foster feelings of positive self-worth and growth vital to maintaining stability in the... Continue Reading »

Developing?Disciples: The principle of sowing and reaping

Everything was finished except the lawn. So Carlos purchased a hundred pounds of ... weed seed? Corn? Wheat? No, grass seed. And a few months later he was cutting his grass. Wanting to furnish his new house with the... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Wes Autrey. An average guy, father of three, doing what he had done maybe a thousand times. On Jan. 2, he was standing in the subway station in Manhattan, waiting on his train. What happened next, to put it... Continue Reading »

Operation Angel Wings – Mission IV: Stay Awake!

Alyssa Fowler is heading up Operation Angel Wings at Padgett's Creek Baptist Church, Union. This ministry for the military began its fourth mission entitled 'stay Awake.? She is sending care packages to soldiers in Iraq via her husband, Captain... Continue Reading »

1st Landrum exhibits heart for missions

First Baptist Church, Landrum, has succeeded its goal for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions by more than $20,000.... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for February 8, 2007

Henry Johnson HENRY JOHNSON recently retired from the pulpit of West Springs Baptist Church, Pauline, where he has been pastor for the past six years. He was ordained in 1960 and has served churches in North and South Carolina... Continue Reading »

Greer volunteer demonstrates making a difference the job of all vocations

For private investigator and retired FBI special agent Ron West, pipe fittings and wrenches aren't the normal tools of his trade. West said he is satisfied that his recent work in New Orleans ?made a difference in one family's... Continue Reading »

At ‘Salt and Light’ Conference, former Arkansas governor speaks on faith, Bible study

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee addressed attendees at the annual Salt and Light Men's Equipping Conference, Jan. 21, at Lexington Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »

First Person: The tragedy of uselessness (part 1) – by Frank Page

I invite you to join with me in a two-part study of Luke 13:1-9 ? the parable of the fig tree. The story of the barren fig tree has an interesting background.... Continue Reading »

The forgotten church

It was with great sadness that I read the recent letter titled ?Great apostasy?? I was saddened because I have found this view prevalent among many SBC churches. Yet it may hold an answer to the plateau we are... Continue Reading »

Warren ‘frightening’

I applaud the letter written by Mr. Bill Knupp regarding Rick Warren. I have spent many hours researching the work and writings of Mr. Warren and concur with Mr. Knupp.... Continue Reading »

Pastors give to Kingdom Fund

Hans Wunch, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Ware Shoals and the secretary-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Pastor's Conference this past year, is presenting a check for $3,100 to executive director-treasurer, B. Carlisle Driggers.... Continue Reading »