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You have a purpose. You were not accidentally conceived or recklessly abandoned. The Creator intentionally planned your role and strategically placed you in his story of redemption. And God is calling you to fulfill that purpose.... Continue Reading »

James A. Wright Jr. has been named vice president for finance and operations at Anderson University. Wright joins the university after a long tenure at the South Carolina Baptist Convention, where for more than three decades he oversaw the... Continue Reading »

In reference to the letter concerning it being a waste of time to discuss a name change for the Southern Baptist Convention (?Your Views,? Oct. 13) and the chivalrous defense of 'southern? being a name of integrity, I would... Continue Reading »

Sir Arthur Helps is recorded as asking, ?Was anything real ever gained without sacrifice of some kind?? After reflecting on that question, the answer appears to me to be ?no? ? sacrifice is crucial for obtaining important things in... Continue Reading »

The task force appointed to study the prospect of changing the Southern Baptist Convention"s name held its first meeting Oct. 26 at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.... Continue Reading »

I read the Courier all the time and enjoy it so much. It is very informative. I have been reading about changing the name from Southern Baptist Convention to something else.... Continue Reading »

What do today's young adults think of Christians? In research findings published in the book, ?Unchristian,? young adults (16-29 years old) indicated they viewed Christians as hypocritical, insensitive, anti-homosexual, sheltered, too political, and judgmental. Obviously, their opinion of Christians... Continue Reading »

Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Greer, celebrated its 175th anniversary Oct. 2.... Continue Reading »

I don't think the suggested name change for the Southern Baptist Convention has to do with political correctness. In fairness, the name 'southern? no longer really reflects who we are.... Continue Reading »

Every cook needs one of these. Most have more than one. I'm talking about a good chicken pie recipe, and the one today from Sandra Hargett of Milford Baptist Church in Taylors is one you will want to keep.... Continue Reading »

Following the terror attacks in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, the area where the World Trade Center towers stood became known as Ground Zero. Recovery efforts began immediately, and countless first responders and volunteers combed through the... Continue Reading »

In response to ?Alzheimer's, Pat Robertson & the True Gospel? (Sept. 29): My mother developed Alzheimer's at an early age. My dad stayed with her. He had to put her in a nursing home, but he visited her many... Continue Reading »