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Tough economic times can bring heightened awareness to those in need within the community. Some people need help finding a job, a place to live or food to eat, and others need help getting their GED or simply someone... Continue Reading »

Have you ever started out knowing that you know where you are going and what will happen that day? We meticulously plan our day and have everything planned just right. Then everything starts to fall apart because some part... Continue Reading »

You can’t eat Catfish Stew in the dining room. You have to eat Catfish Stew (1) outdoors, (2) on the porch, or (3) at the kitchen table, preferably with family and friends.... Continue Reading »

Last week, an important packet came in the mail to my wife and me from our church, Earle Street in Greenville. It contained a copy of the 2009 budget approved by the congregation and commitment cards to be returned... Continue Reading »

Jonathan Edwards said something similar to ?Live until you die.? Those are not his words but mine. Since there is nothing new under the sun according to the writer of Ecclesiastes, those words might not even be mine. Nevertheless,... Continue Reading »

The 2008 E.A. McDowell Award for individual Christian service was given in absentia to Cyndi Campsen Mosteller of Charleston in recognition of her work sharing the gospel through ?notable service in the area of culture reform.?... Continue Reading »

Most pastors of smaller-membership Southern Baptist churches see what God is calling their congregations to be and do and have laid the groundwork for accomplishing the mission, but their efforts to lead are frustrated by 'turf? battles and a... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church, North Spartanburg, was presented the Impact Your World Award at the 2008 annual meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention.... Continue Reading »

Dear Dr. Graham: What is blasphemy? Is it the same thing as profanity? I admit that once in a while I get upset and use some cuss words I probably shouldn't, but I don't really mean anything by it.... Continue Reading »

On Nov. 11, state Senator Larry Martin and Representative Greg Delleney received recognition from the South Carolina Baptist Convention for their pro-life and pro-family stances.... Continue Reading »

At least 200 Southern Baptist Convention-endorsed military chaplains will be pleasantly surprised with a box of Christmas goodies by Dec. 25.... Continue Reading »

Trent McLaughlin, pastor of Freedom Outreach Church, Cassatt, was recognized as the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Outstanding Small Pastor of the Year at the annual meeting of the Kershaw Baptist Association Oct. 28 at Wateree Baptist Church in Camden.... Continue Reading »