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GuideStone releases annual tax guide The annual Ministers Tax Guide for 2009 Returns has been released by GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. The tax guide details recent changes to tax laws and their effect on ministers.... Continue Reading »

He has preached the gospel to more than 200 million people in 185 lands and, at 91, still maintains that his one purpose in life is 'to help people find a personal relationship with God, which, I believe, comes... Continue Reading »

Troy Webster, a retired senior craftsman with Cryovac and member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Moore, is the author of a recently published book entitled ?Hey Mister.?... Continue Reading »

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community in Laurens celebrated its 25th anniversary Feb. 4. The theme for the day was ?A Blessed Journey of Faith, Hope and Love.?... Continue Reading »

For many years, I was told that January was Make Your Will Month. Recently, however, I have heard that it is now September. Did something change?... Continue Reading »

Concerning Rev. Steven Owensby's response (?Your Views,? Feb. 4) to your Jan. 7 article, ?When pastors? silent suffering turns tragic,? it seems to me that Rev. Owensby is blaming the victim.... Continue Reading »

Martin Wiles MARTIN WILES has been called as pastor of First Baptist Church, Harleyville, in the Screven Association. He and his wife, Michelle, are both natives of South Carolina. Wiles has served churches in Branchville and Iva.

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I was offended by the letter I read in your Feb. 4 issue referencing a Jan. 7 article on depression. I have been a pastor for 30 years. I am a Vietnam vet who suffers from the effects of... Continue Reading »

Cavins Baptist Youth (CBY) recently traveled to Pigeon Forge for their annual winter retreat, focusing on God’s graciousness to them in 2009 and sharing their faith with others whom they met on the trip. CBY is led by youth... Continue Reading »

We applaud the writers and families of the ministers who allowed their stories to be told about living with depression (?When pastors? silent suffering turns tragic,? Jan. 7). We were also saddened upon reading the response by a minister... Continue Reading »

Despite the onset of snow and ice, almost 900 VBS leaders came to Nashville with summer on their minds. Vacation Bible School 2010, titled 'saddle Ridge Ranch,? was the focus of two VBS Preview events sponsored by the VBS... Continue Reading »

I do not doubt that unconfessed or unforsaken sin can cause depression (?Your Views,? Feb. 4). However, I would caution against the assumption that this is the major source of depression. There are many causes for depression.... Continue Reading »