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Some were members of the Millennial generation, just starting out in their teaching careers, while others were of the Greatest Generation, with years of experience. But all who attended this year's Church Weekday Education Workshop shared a common bond... Continue Reading »

A look at the New Testament church's schedule of ?activities? reveals two key emphases: prayer, and the sharing of their fledgling faith outside the walls of the synagogues. These emphases are the focus of two upcoming events sponsored by... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptists ask me what word I would use to describe my service as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. So, OK, my list of superlatives is growing exponentially. I even consulted Mr. Roget for some help.... Continue Reading »

Our servant spirit reflects our spiritual maturity. In Romans 12:1-3, Paul echoes Christ's attitude and action (John 13:1-14; Philippians 2:1-13) when he calls us not to think better of ourselves than we are. The renewal of our minds must... Continue Reading »

The renewal in January of the Minister/Spouse Breakaway sponsored by Kershaw Association is one man's answer to the question: Who cares for the carer?... Continue Reading »

People who know Jesus tell others about him. Like Andrew and Philip, we are expected to go and tell. The following story, written by International Mission Board personnel, illustrates how. You will note the words in the story that... Continue Reading »

Buoyed by the success of the first run last January, Jimmy Hanf of Camden has unveiled plans for a second Minister/Spouse Breakaway Jan. 19-21 at the Breakers Resort in Myrtle Beach. The Thursday-Friday getaway is sponsored by Kershaw Association,... Continue Reading »

As college students begin their semesters, they know they must work hard to earn that valuable college degree. Americans have long valued hard work and prized accomplishments gained through personal effort. Too often, though, many approach their relationship with... Continue Reading »

When my son, Art Rainer, began work on the book we co-authored, 'simple Life,? he spent a good bit of time in a cemetery. That's right. A cemetery.... Continue Reading »

In Psalm 103:2, David delivered this challenge, ?Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.? It is important for all of God's children to remember the incredible blessings we receive as recipients of God's grace,... Continue Reading »

In the 1970s and 1980s, I was pastor of two churches that gave 20 percent of undesignated receipts through the Cooperative Program. They did it because of a radical commitment to missions and the mandate of Jesus Christ (Matthew... Continue Reading »

The first time I ate Pear Honey, I was a child. It was made by an older friend of my mother - which means this recipe is measured in decades, not years. When I did a cooking using today's... Continue Reading »