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It's a practice pastor Randy Crowe of Hull Church (in Hull, Ga.) doesn't like, but it often gives him comfort. Whenever asked to give the eulogy at a funeral, Crowe asks to see the Bible belonging to the deceased.... Continue Reading »

The Women on Mission at Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community assembled packages for migrant workers as part of their April mission project. The “care bags,” which contain personal care items and Scripture, will be distributed by the Laurens Association’s... Continue Reading »

Jim Austin, executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, will host listening sessions across the state in the coming months.... Continue Reading »

Sometime ago I said there are many ways of making foods with the same name. We all have our favorite - and different - ways of making vegetable soup, potato salad, fruitcake, beef stew, etc., and today's recipe can... Continue Reading »

Three biblical phrases have guided Harriet and me through our years of marriage, parenting, a significant career change, and subsequent kingdom service. They are promises from God's Word that have given us hope and courage during a few of... Continue Reading »

The president of the Greenville branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers is asking churches across South Carolina to help spread the word about the group's upcoming 'stamp Out Hunger? food collection day. On Saturday, May 14, when... Continue Reading »

Last week, my wife and I had dinner with two longtime friends to celebrate their wedding anniversary. The less sensitive might say we are old friends. That is all right. My friend from high school and college days, Ralph... Continue Reading »

Immediately after assuming the mantle of leadership from Moses, Joshua faced a daunting task ? to lead God's people into the promised land. In his new role, Joshua would endure obstacles tied to his own people, such as the... Continue Reading »

Two major pro-life bills passed by the South Carolina House of Representatives have drawn praise from the South Carolina Baptist Convention's public policy office.... Continue Reading »

In Esther 4:8, 13-14, Mordecai appealed to Esther to use her influence with Ahasuerus (who reigned 486-464 BC) that the Jews throughout the Persian empire would not perish due to Haman's wicked plan. Appearing before the king could have... Continue Reading »

In order to comply with new safety regulations taking effect in June, churches need to replace their nursery cribs, which could already pose a danger to children and leave churches open to liability lawsuits. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety... Continue Reading »

  Myanmar quake claims Baptist worshippers A three-day Baptist meeting in eastern Myanmar turned fatal March 24 when an earthquake struck near the Laos and Thailand border. Twenty-three people were killed and 50 others injured when a Baptist church... Continue Reading »