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How Will You Be Remembered? ‘Righting’ the Story of Your Life

Ever thought about writing your autobiography? Just jot down key dates and events in your life. Beside each date write something. It?ll be a treasure to your grandchildren later. Our words and deeds are actually writing our autobiography every... Continue Reading »

ERLC’s Duke, others protest Sudan’s blockade of food, aid

A Southern Baptist ethics leader joined actor George Clooney and others March 16 in calling on Sudan's militant Islamic regime to lift its blockade on humanitarian aid that has put 500,000 people at risk of starvation.... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: I don't think most people realize just how terrible drugs are. My husband vowed he?d stop taking drugs after we got married, but he didn't, and the last two years have been awful. He can't keep... Continue Reading »

From Blindness to Vision: Seeing the Unseen

Like any other day, it was simply a time to connect with local missions leaders from our South Carolina Baptist Convention churches to talk about what God was doing in their churches and community to bring himself glory. But... Continue Reading »

Family honors parents’ Christian legacy

A special service was held Feb. 26 to honor the memory of a pastor and his wife whose legacy continues to shape the religious life of the small community of Elgin, located a few miles northeast of Columbia via... Continue Reading »

Infant stroke victim grows up with a missions heart

Reagan Andrews wasn't supposed to survive her first week of life. A stroke before she was a day old put her at severe risk of massive, permanent brain damage. Death was a distinct possibility. First-time parents Lori and Dean... Continue Reading »

Great Commission Perspective: The Right Thing To Do – by Brad Atkins

Over the years, the term 'the Right Thing to Do? has been used in various ways. A film producer made a film in the late ?80s called ?Do the Right Thing,? politicians have run campaigns saying if elected they... Continue Reading »

Obituary: John V. Platt

John V. Platt, retired director of missions for Columbia-Metro Association and a Baptist minister with more than a half-century of pastoral and missions service, died March 17, 2012.... Continue Reading »

Business leaders to be mobilized by IMB, churches to ‘carry the light’

Within every Southern Baptist church there are people who can take the gospel around the world ? business professionals, IMB president Tom Elliff said. He announced a new component to the International Mission Board's partnership with Southern Baptist churches... Continue Reading »

First Person: Why My Kids Don’t Say ‘I’m Sorry’

I am far from the perfect parent. That's the line you always hear from someone, before they proceed to tell you why they are the perfect parent and you should do it just like them. They try to sound... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for March 29, 2012

Joshua Culbertson JOSHUA CULBERTSON has been called as senior pastor of Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Simpsonville. He previously served as pastor of New Prospect Baptist Church, Laurens. Culbertson earned a bachelor’s degree in theology from North Greenville University and... Continue Reading »

Fleeing Syrian refugees meet with God’s love

Ongoing violence in Syria is driving refugees across borders into neighboring countries, where many of them are being met by Southern Baptists? ministry partners with badly needed help and the love of Jesus.... Continue Reading »