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Psalm 23 is a familiar Scripture, even among the non-religious. To many, the opening phrase, 'the Lord is my Shepherd,? provides great comfort and even rest. After the rush of the holiday season, we may need to find rest!... Continue Reading »

I was born in a small town. Things were pretty quiet until the day Hardees opened. I remember the day vividly. A nationally known restaurant was coming to our neck of the woods. For some reason, my dad wanted... Continue Reading »

One of the great Bible truths of Hosea is that the compassion of God endures even when His people are unfaithful to Him. When we forget or fail to understand this truth, we will start to ask, ?How could... Continue Reading »

Valuable, and even essential, insight into the meaning of the birth of Jesus can be gained by considering the events of that sacred moment in divine and human history through the eyes and in the mind of the Christmas... Continue Reading »

South Carolina pastor Tim McKnight will join Anderson University's College of Christian Studies as assistant professor of Christian studies in January.... Continue Reading »

On Oct. 9, 2012, in light of high rates of suicide and forced terminations among South Carolina pastors, the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention created a special committee to research causes contributing to negative health among... Continue Reading »

The American people have decided that Barack Obama should have a second term. And, behind them, in the mystery of providence, God has decided that Barack Obama would be re-elected. So how should Christians respond to our president?... Continue Reading »

Israel was in deep trouble and did not seem to be concerned about it or even realize it. As Hosea begins his sermon, he brings a list of charges against Israel. The basis for the sins can be found... Continue Reading »

Is the ?unthinkable? about to happen? Are Southern Baptists about to miss one of the greatest harvests for Christ the world has seen? International Mission Board president Tom Elliff asked those questions in his report during IMB trustees? Nov.... Continue Reading »

?Yahweh Our Righteousness.? The sovereign and powerful God is defined by righteousness. Not only is He the source of righteousness, He is righteousness. In this text, Jeremiah prophesies of the coming of the Messiah, and he tells us that... Continue Reading »

Zig Ziglar, known worldwide for his folksy and often anecdotal motivational talks on success through serving others, died Nov. 28 at a Plano, Texas, hospital of complications from pneumonia. He was 86.... Continue Reading »

Deciding on discipline (Hosea 8:1-3, 7-10; 9:7-8; 10:10-12). The idea of discipline conjures up a lot of different memories and opinions. Some negative, some positive, but all had a lasting effect upon us. No matter what God decides concerning... Continue Reading »