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NBC to air story of aftermath of Okla. family’s tragedy

Published on January 6, 2011

This Friday, Jan. 7, at 9 p.m., "Dateline NBC" will air the story an Oklahoma family that suffered a tragedy when robbers broke into the home of a Baptist pastor and killed him and his wife, leaving two wounded... Continue Reading »

Commentary: Harbour Lake’s missions vision is as big as the world … by Don Kirkland

Published on January 6, 2011

Harbour Lake Baptist Church in Goose Creek is not large by the numbers, but when vision counts more than numbers, the Charleston Association congregation is as big as the world.... Continue Reading »

‘OMG’: Throwaway slang or spiritual yearning?

Published on January 6, 2011

"OMG!" Is there a more obnoxious bit of shorthand on your screen? I doubt it.... Continue Reading »

First Person: Keep an Eye on the ‘Dashboard’

Published on January 6, 2011

Many people who run out of gas admit they simply forgot to check their gas gauge. Even a quick look at that vital indicator can fend off hours of waiting or walking for help. The same is true with... Continue Reading »

Wiles authors ‘Morning Serenity’

Published on January 6, 2011

?Morning Serenity,? a book of 365 daily thoughts by South Carolina pastor Martin Wiles, has been released by PublishAmerica.... Continue Reading »

Wise words from past

Published on January 6, 2011

Seems to me we are reading and hearing a lot these days from folks lamenting the steady decline in membership of our churches. In some instances they are even closing their doors and giving up. Thankfully, there are many... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest – by Valerie Rumbough

Published on January 6, 2011

For those of you who have an IRA, you may be interested in a recent law that was enacted, extending the IRA Charitable Rollover for 2010 and 2011. Since it was enacted so late in the year, Congress will... Continue Reading »

God hasn’t abandoned revivals

Published on January 6, 2011

On Dec. 5-8, North First Baptist Church hosted revival services led by preaching evangelist Keith Fordham and music evangelists Ron and Claudia Henderson. With nearly 40 rededications, 10 salvations, three for assurance of salvation, seven for baptism, and 16... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for January 6, 2011

Published on January 6, 2011

Brad Vassey BRAD VASSEY has been called as student pastor of Cordesville First Baptist Church, Moncks Corner. He is a native of the Upstate and a graduate of Charleston Southern University.

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Hoax is ridiculous ploy

Published on January 6, 2011

It is madness that the story of the ?bum? at the Baptist College of Florida (Dec. 23) even exists. Is this what we promote in the SBC? Do we resort to hoaxes ? staged, phony performances by ?actors? ?... Continue Reading »

Guest-focused attitude marks new day at White Oak

Published on January 6, 2011

Tim Hughes, director of White Oak Conference Center, brags on the maintenance staff as an example of a new guest-focused attitude at the SCBC retreat facility near Winnsboro. ?One of our staff initiatives is to leave ?Brag on Me?... Continue Reading »

‘Barnum & Bailey’ chapel

Published on January 6, 2011

Regarding ? ?Bum? speaks in chapel, shocks students? (Dec. 23): First, I affirm the propriety of ministry to 'the least of these.? Second, the methodology in this chapel service is suspect at best. It borders on Barnum & Bailey... Continue Reading »