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Mark Lowry bringing ‘Tour’ to Taylors First

Christian recording artist and comedian Mark Lowry brings the ?God Is Still Crazy About You? Tour to First Baptist Church, Taylors, Feb. 3 starting at 6 p.m.... Continue Reading »

Capitol View – by Joe Mack

As one year ends and another begins, we tend to think about how we can improve ourselves and our relationships with others. I?d like to encourage you to be more involved in the legislative process this year. I enjoy... Continue Reading »

BCM unites Spartanburg students, churches in unique worship

?Gathering to go? ? this is the mission statement of a new worship experience for college students in Spartanburg. The name of the group is 'sunago,? which is Greek for 'to gather.? This weekly Thursday night meeting takes place... Continue Reading »

Fast Facts for January 25, 2007

Cartledge leaving N.C.’s Biblical Recorder Biblical Recorder editor Tony Cartledge will leave his post at the state newspaper in mid-year to join the faculty of Campbell University’s divinity school in Buies Creek, N.C. Cartledge, 55, will serve as associate... Continue Reading »

Use of Koran in congressional oath splits conservatives

When U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison became the first person in Congress ever to take the ceremonial oath of office on the Koran, conservatives divided as to whether it was appropriate.... Continue Reading »

The Pastor’s Corner – by Danny Burnley

?Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,... Continue Reading »

SCBC scholarships available

Scholarships for South Carolina Baptist college/university and seminary students pursuing a church-related vocation are available through the state convention's collegiate ministry group.... Continue Reading »

Martha Franks resident writes of ‘Journey into Glory’

Charles E. Hood, a retired South Carolina pastor, has recently published 'seven Day Journey into Glory,? a book in which he interprets what lies ahead for Christians after physical death.... Continue Reading »

Ronnie Dean Fox

Ronnie Dean Fox, 54, of Elloree, a former pastor, died Jan. 3, 2007, at Trident Medical Center in Charleston.... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for January 25, 2007

Barry Snead BARRY SNEAD began duties Jan. 2 as pastor of Drayton Baptist Church, Spartanburg County Baptist Network. He previously served as a pastor, associate pastor, minister of music and as a station manager of the Bible Broadcasting Network... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for January 25, 2007

Members of “Sewing for Missions” of First Baptist Church, St. Matthews, are shown bagging some of the 257 caps made for seafarers who dock in Charleston. Last year, they also made 88 caps for children in Paytona, W.Va.; 251... Continue Reading »

Developing?Disciples: Change: Preparing emotionally

Susan Styles, professor of psychology at Charleston Southern University, suggests that ?life is a river. A rich life flows in a steady and constant way. Change is inevitable and predictable, and we can't control it. I think the best... Continue Reading »