The Baptist Courier

I would like to thank Frank Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, for his column ?Gifts and fruit? (Dec. 28, 2006, Baptist Courier), which I believe is the truth. But I believe the only way to bear the... Continue Reading »

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 »

Recently, Rick Warren entertained in his church Sen. Barack Obama, a widely known supporter of abortion rights, in an effort to defeat the HIV/AIDS crisis in this world. How can you stand with one who, while on one hand,... Continue Reading »

?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 »

Matthew 6:24 says, ?No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money? (NIV).... Continue Reading »

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 »

Ashley is a bedridden, 9-year-old girl whose profound birth defects have left her severely handicapped, both mentally and physically. Her parents, who have not revealed their names or where they live, recently persuaded doctors at a Seattle area hospital... Continue Reading »

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

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 »

The North American Mission Board Jan. 18 activated South Carolina disaster relief teams to Waynesville, Mo., to assist victims of ice storms that blanketed the Midwest.... Continue Reading »

The 2007 Baptist AllSTATE Celebration Orchestra and Chorus held rehearsals, classes and performances Jan. 5-7 at White Oak Conference Center, as some of the best young musicians in the state gathered to hone their skills.... Continue Reading »