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Letter: ‘God-given’ outreach opportunity

I?m writing with concern over an opportunity that awaits our churches, many of which aren't taking advantage of a God-given outreach possibility.... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Applesauce Soufflé

When I saw this recipe contributed by Judy Holmes in the church-produced cookbook, I thought, "That is a strange thing" — but I tried it, and it is good. My test group here at our noon table all gave... Continue Reading »

Mormonism’s cultural rise likely to continue

Although Mitt Romney lost his presidential bid, Christians should be prepared for higher Mormon visibility and credibility in America, an interfaith witness expert and a seminary professor told Baptist Press. “When Mormon missionaries knock on people’s doors, they will... Continue Reading »

Ready to Rescue

For eight years, Ross Hardy has walked the white chalk cliffs of Beachy Head, England, among the thousands who travel there from around the world. Many come to take pictures. Some come to die. And by God's grace and... Continue Reading »

Paul R. Becker

Paul R. Becker, a pastor who served several churches in the Columbia and Camden areas, died Oct. 21, 2012, at his home in Louisville, Ky.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Lessons from the 2012 election

Several lessons emerge in the immediate aftermath of the election and Christians should consider them carefully.... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls – by Lee Clamp

?I?m waiting on something to happen most any minute now.? My dad loved to say this after we had sat in the boat for nearly two hours waiting on a fish to bite. ?Yeah, right,? I thought. He expected... Continue Reading »

Paul M. Pridgen Jr.

Paul M. Pridgen Jr., 85, of Chapin, a long-serving pastor in his hometown of Charleston, died Oct. 28, 2012.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: What should Christians do now?

We must face the reality that we may be on the losing side of the culture war.... Continue Reading »

S.C. team visits ‘most unreached’ part of world

You can throw a dart at a map of northern India, and you?re guaranteed to hit a place where unreached people groups live. Or you can go to Delhi for nine days and be guaranteed to have multiple opportunities... Continue Reading »

Five of the Most Difficult Challenges Pastors Face

Serving as a pastor may be one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Indeed, it may be an impossible job to do in our own strength. I know. Before I was LifeWay's president or a seminary dean,... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: I heard someone say the other day that when we get to heaven, we?re probably going to be surprised at some of the people who will be there. Do you think it's true?... Continue Reading »