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Every year I face the same dilemma. I struggle to grasp the meaning of Christmas. Maybe I’m not being clear. I think I understand the essential meaning of Christmas. It’s about God-become-man, in order that man could come to... Continue Reading »

A Simpsonville woman has published a devotional anthology for people with family members serving away from home in the military.... Continue Reading »

To a South Carolina prison inmate, a free box of Irish Spring soap is much more than it appears. First, it beats by a mile the cheap, unscented institutional soap carried by the prison canteen. Second, it's free (state... Continue Reading »

The president of LifeWay Christian Resources says the entity is pulling all copies of a special pink-covered Bible that partially benefited Susan G. Komen for the Cure because some of Komen's affiliates have given money to Planned Parenthood.... Continue Reading »

The task force appointed to study the possibility of changing the Southern Baptist Convention's name has reached a decision that they believe ?will please the Father and greatly strengthen our ability to reach more people with the gospel of... Continue Reading »

Every year I wish the same thing, and every year it doesn't happen. My wish is that we could separate the celebration of Christ's birth from the madness known as the "Christmas season."... Continue Reading »

A new sculpture awaits visitors to the North Greenville University campus. 'the Great Commission: The World, The Word, and the Rock? has been positioned in front of the new Craft-Hemphill Center for Evangelism, Missions and Christian Worldview.... Continue Reading »

Dear Dr. Graham: A friend of mine lost her husband to cancer about two years ago. They were a devout couple, and she has no doubt that he's in heaven now. But she prays to him every day, asking... Continue Reading »

The majority of Americans have a favorable impression of Southern Baptists, according to a recent LifeWay Research study. However, 40 percent of respondents have an unfavorable view of the denomination, more than a third strongly assume an SBC church... Continue Reading »

The parties are over. The gifts are unwrapped and the anticipation is gone. Lines will form tomorrow for the annual Christmas returns. ?Ho, ho, ho? has turned to ?Ho boy, how am I going to pay these credit card... Continue Reading »

At its final meeting of 2011, held Dec. 8 in Columbia, the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention elected its 2012 officers; gave final approval to altering its standing rules for board committees; and postponed a report... Continue Reading »

Millions of Americans will make New Year's resolutions today to lose weight, eat healthier, quit smoking, and drink less alcohol. Most of them will end the night eating cholesterol-infused meats, few vegetables, and no exercise, topping the night off... Continue Reading »