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Southern Baptist Seminary held its 204th graduation Dec. 11. Five South Carolinians were among the 223 graduates awarded degrees.... Continue Reading »

Most of you who read this column know that I love dogs. Pudd?n and Foxy both died last year. We now have two new Shih Tzus: Boomer and Sassy. They are 9 months and 2 months old, respectively. This... Continue Reading »

J.W. Smith, a member of First Baptist Church, Norris, was honored recently for having taught the same men's Sunday school class for 50 consecutive years.... Continue Reading »

I read with great interest the letter by Rev. Mike Moody and your ?Commentary? in the Jan. 7 issue regarding the 6 percent decrease across the board in the South Carolina Baptist Convention budget for 2010.... Continue Reading »

It's that time of year again ? you will soon begin to gather information to prepare your taxes. You may want to keep in mind a few things to make the process run more smoothly.... Continue Reading »

I believe the Christian church may well be viewed by some as ?rapidly crumbling? before their very eyes, as suggested by SBC president Johnny Hunt. As a Christian, I prefer the more promising comment by Jesus in Matthew 16:12:... Continue Reading »

JOHN WATKINS was recently called as minister of education and outreach at Seneca Baptist Church, Beaverdam Baptist Association. A graduate of Southwestern Baptist Seminary, he previously served at several churches in Florida. He and his wife Michelle have two... Continue Reading »

I was extremely disappointed in your article, ?When pastors? silent suffering turns tragic? (Jan. 7). It isn't the pastor who sets standards so high and then beats himself up when he can't live up to them ? it's the... Continue Reading »

Jon Johnson (right), new pastor at Cane Branch Baptist Church, Loris, was ordained to the ministry by Faith Baptist Church, Aynor, on July 5. Tyler Caines, pastor of Faith Baptist, gave the charge to the candidate and to the... Continue Reading »

I am appalled at the disrespect that has been shown toward our brothers and sisters in Christ in recent letters, calling those who should be our mentors 'the old guys.? I do not always agree with all that has... Continue Reading »

She majored in home economics and retired several years ago after a teaching career at McCants Junior High School in Anderson. She and her husband Jack were charter members of their church, Forest Hill Baptist, where they have been... Continue Reading »

At times in our lives, and often in places too far removed from our world to impact our personal well-being, events of tragic proportions happen ? and they make all else seem less important by comparison. Such is the... Continue Reading »