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A tradition is a belief, custom, story or practice handed down from generation to generation by word of mouth or demonstration. In my family, we have traditions that we practice ? some silly, some more serious, but all meaningful... Continue Reading »

I read Russ Rankin's article in the Jan. 31 edition of The Baptist Courier ('survey: Pastors lack estate planning?) and will be glad to offer, free of charge, simple will preparation for pastors in the Pee Dee area.... Continue Reading »

A pastor friend of mine from another denomination talked with me one day about our doctrinal differences. I asked if he ever preached on the doctrines of his church. He answered: ?I can't do much of that with my... Continue Reading »

The blogosphere has been buzzing about the recent incident involving pastor Alois Bell of the Truth in the World Deliverance Ministries Church and Applebee's server Chelsea Welch. If you haven't heard about the incident, here is a quick recap:... Continue Reading »

?Who do you say that I am?? First, Jesus asked His disciples who the crowds said He was, and then He followed it up with this question. It is one that every follower of Jesus needs to consider, and... Continue Reading »

Members of Grace Baptist Church have been well aware of the struggle in their community the last two years over the building of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro (Tenn.) next door. At times, they didn't know what to do.... Continue Reading »

As the children were exiting the sanctuary to go to children's worship, one little fellow asked his adult leader as he looked back over his shoulder toward the adults left behind: ?Are they doing God's business in there?? That's... Continue Reading »

My father wanted to see the Grand Canyon before he died and tasked me with being the travel agent. So I planned an exciting adventure to Las Vegas with a day excursion to see the Grand Canyon. When my... Continue Reading »

Woman's Missionary Union, auxiliary to the South Carolina Baptist Convention, has announced the 2013-2014 nominees for executive board positions and the 2014 nominees for nominating committee positions.... Continue Reading »

North American Mission Board president Kevin Ezell expressed gratitude to Southern Baptists, whose giving to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering increased 1.9 percent in 2012. The gain, Ezell said during NAMB trustees? Feb. 5-6 meeting in San Diego, will... Continue Reading »

It happened a while back, and it was a lovely surprise. The cards began arriving. My Ed and I have birthdays one day apart, and I have saved a lot of money and energy over the years by baking... Continue Reading »

This is not your father's Southern Baptist Convention. That's a message SBC president Fred Luter wants an increasingly diverse generation of young evangelicals to hear.... Continue Reading »