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Self-confidence is considered by most people to be an attractive characteristic. There are books, seminars and other resources available to help individuals increase their self-confidence. Obadiah, though, shows us that too much self-confidence can move into the realm of... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church, Gray Court, recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Current pastor Sammy Godfrey led the centennial celebration service. State Rep. Mark Willis presented the church with a proclamation honoring the church's impact in its community.... Continue Reading »

Many in our society do not view life as a gift from God. As a result, abortion, child abuse and violence plague and weaken our society. Children and the elderly ? the more vulnerable members of society ? need... Continue Reading »

To make themselves tired, the boys got out of bed on Christmas Eve to run up and down the hallway outside their rooms. Their thinking went like this: If we get up and run, we will get tired. If... Continue Reading »

Lists. Agendas. Most of us have them in some form. Applications for smartphones and tablets, and planners and other tools help organize our lives, and they highlight our priorities. They show what is important to us.... Continue Reading »

I blew the dust off the top of the box in the attic, and my handwriting on the outside of the box read, ?DO NOT THROW AWAY FOR ANY REASON.? My heart and mind raced a bit trying to... Continue Reading »

Chapter 5 begins with what one writer calls a ?lamentation for a dead nation.? Although the armies of Assyria had not begun to march, Israel was as good as dead. As you read these verses, you will note both... Continue Reading »

Russia's ban on adoptions by American parents, considered a retaliatory response to U.S. sanctions against Russia for human rights abuses, will instead punish vulnerable orphans languishing in the foreign country, Christians at the forefront of the issue fear.... Continue Reading »

Now that the tree is down (or should be) and the church class parties are over (or probably are), we can settle down to some kind of a schedule. I recommend that this schedule include entertaining guests in your... Continue Reading »

I believe what we do in North America impacts the church's global mission. Historically, North America has sent great numbers of missionaries around the globe. Now we are becoming one of the most ethnically diverse areas on earth. This... Continue Reading »

Islamic extremism, especially in Africa and the Middle East, dominates the latest annual report on global persecution of Christians. Eight of the top 10 persecutors of Christians ? and 24 of the top 30 ? are countries marked by... Continue Reading »

Students from South Carolina were among the December graduates at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, N.C., and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas.... Continue Reading »