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Decisions . . . decisions . . . decisions! We face them every day. Some are small, others far-reaching. All people make their share of bad decisions, even though most probably do not set out intentionally to make bad... Continue Reading »

The Holy Spirit often guided the authors of Scripture to a level of detail that is surprising. There are many examples. Genesis 6 provides a verbal schematic of Noah's assignment, concluding that the work must be finished within 18... Continue Reading »

"If you're tired of the bird …,” Linda Knight says, referring to her recipe for Meatloaf with a Kick. Nothing is better than the traditional Christmas food, but this "comfort food" is enjoyed by almost everyone after we settle... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University has received approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to begin offering a master of education degree. Classes will begin in January at the T. Walter Brashier Graduate School in Greer.... Continue Reading »

The students of Northside Baptist Church, West Columbia, won't be sleeping in or opening gifts on Christmas morning. Instead, they will be up early, making pancakes and serving breakfast to members of their community.... Continue Reading »

  More states promise larger CP gifts More state conventions are committed to sending a larger share of Cooperative Program dollars to Southern Baptist causes worldwide by reducing the portion they keep for ministry within the state. Sixteen of... Continue Reading »

Dear Dr. Graham: I had to quit school to help take care of my mother (who was dying of cancer), so I never learned to read very well. I?ve tried to read the Bible, but I guess I?m just... Continue Reading »

At its final meeting of 2010, held Dec. 9 in Columbia, the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention approved an interim convention staff reorganization plan and elected board officers for 2011.... Continue Reading »

The plight of Haitians who survived the Jan. 12, 2010, earthquake is deeply moving and almost beyond comprehension, say Southern Baptist relief leaders who have been to Haiti. The vast majority of their capital, Port-au-Prince, still lies in rubble... Continue Reading »

Saying that family is a priority in one's life is easy. Spout a few trite clich's on the importance of family and you?re done. Actually making the family a priceless aspect of one's life is more difficult. It requires... Continue Reading »

Ten South Carolina Baptist Convention staff members will be retiring effective Dec. 31, although five ?field service? workers among the group will remain available to the convention in the coming year on a contract basis.... Continue Reading »

In April 2011, Open Windows, the personal devotional magazine published by LifeWay Christian Resources, will begin its 75th year of continuous publication.... Continue Reading »