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It is Christmas time! Ironically, Christmas can be the best of times or the worst of times. Many acknowledge that Jesus is the reason for the season, but they realize also that Santa is king at the mall. For... Continue Reading »

From Steven Owensby's letter (?Your Views,? Feb. 4), it's obvious that he has never suffered the devastating results of depression. Chronic depression and generalized anxiety disorder are bona fide neurologic diseases that stem from traumatic events, lack of serotonin... Continue Reading »

Everyone loved her, and a year after her death, the women of Barker's Creek Baptist Church collected and printed her recipes. Permelia Creamer and her husband, the Rev. Randy Creamer, came to Barker's Creek in Honea Path in the... Continue Reading »

Jerry Root and Peter Walters will speak at the 16th annual John Hamrick Lectures at First Baptist Church of Charleston, Jan. 16-17. Both are faculty members at Wheaton College.... Continue Reading »

The South Carolina Baptist Convention will close its 2010 financial records at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30.... Continue Reading »

Dear Dr. Graham: I had back surgery a couple of years ago, and now I think I?m addicted to pain pills. I get them from several different doctors, and I?m scared to seek help because I know that's illegal.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University students recently spent a week in continuous prayer for a ?24/7 Week of Prayer.? Around the clock, students came in shifts during the week of Nov. 1-7 to Tigerville Baptist Church to pray.... Continue Reading »

It has been my privilege to help a number of Southern Baptist churches as a consultant. I have found dedicated servants of God who are deacons in all of those churches. Practically all of these servant leaders have been... Continue Reading »

To hear pastor Ron Dillon describe how God has worked in the life of First Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant, one might think it sounds like a movie script with a happy ending. But in this story of God's providence... Continue Reading »

During the week leading up to the South Carolina Baptist Convention's annual meeting last month, Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) students were practicing their serving all across the state. Early numbers reflect that about 50 students reached more than 500... Continue Reading »

A crisp November day in South Dakota. Virtus Strenge and his son, Chad, were at home and working around the house when they heard their 17-pound Jack Russell terrier barking furiously outside. More curious than concerned, they went out... Continue Reading »

Amid a sea of suits, sport coats, and polo shirts at the 2010 South Carolina Baptist Convention annual meeting, the three men dressed in black leather motorcycle vests really stood out. Two of them are pastors, and the third... Continue Reading »