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Who has not said, ?If I could just start over?? It is hard for most adults to comprehend that God offers just such an opportunity. We either do not believe that God really will forgive and let us start... Continue Reading »

In his Dec. 6 commencement message to North Greenville University graduates, Michael Thomas Whitson urged them to be available for God to work through them.... Continue Reading »

?Why?? An age-old question, and possibly the most-asked question in the world. Among the first words a child learns, ?Why?? is a question that parents hear from their toddlers, children, teenagers, and even their adult children. Even as adults,... Continue Reading »

A total of 136 graduates, a record for winter commencement at Anderson University, crossed the stage to receive diplomas Dec. 14.... Continue Reading »

One of the challenges in today's society is that no one wants to be responsible. In fact, many reject the idea of personal accountability, and especially accountability to God. They often take offense at the idea of absolute right... Continue Reading »

Influential youth and college evangelist Clayton King received an honorary doctor of humanities degree from Anderson University during winter commencement ceremonies Dec. 14.... Continue Reading »

Sandy Daubard, music director at First Baptist Church, Fairfax, had positions to fill on her youth praise team and used creative thinking to get the job done. Daubard held a missional music camp in August, which drew several older... Continue Reading »

?Daddy, what happened?? My 7-year-old son Connor asked as his eyes focused on the news coverage of the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. I sat in silence searching for answers myself.... Continue Reading »

Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas writes in a new book about how her faith in God and the support of her family helped her stick with gymnastics when she felt like quitting. ?Grace, Gold & Glory: My Leap of... Continue Reading »

The Baptist Courier turns 144 this year. It is one of the oldest and largest of the Southern Baptist state news magazines. With this edition, I assume the role of editor and president.... Continue Reading »

The search for a scapegoat has begun. Now that the initial shock of the Newtown massacre is wearing off, our society is looking for something to do and someone to blame. Something to do? Many are lobbying for stricter... Continue Reading »

The innocents of Newtown, Conn., 20 beautiful children, will never flower. We will never see the doctor, teacher or athlete who could have been. And six adults lost their lives seeking to protect them and their classmates. The loss... Continue Reading »