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Democrat Barack Obama made history Nov. 4 by becoming the first African-American elected to the U.S. presidency, but the victory left many evangelical Christians and other social conservatives concerned his administration will undermine pro-life and pro-family policies.... Continue Reading »

With another round of elections behind us, we commit ourselves to pray for our leaders, including those with whom we have disagreements. Paul's command to Timothy (1 Tim. 2:1-4) included constant prayer, and even thanksgiving, for all national leaders.... Continue Reading »

Back in July, when a Field Poll was released showing that California Proposition 8 was trailing 51-42 among likely voters, the Election Day outlook for supporters of traditional marriage wasn't too bright. Two months later, when a mid-September Field... Continue Reading »

I often joke that I?m not only an emergency medicine specialist; I?m an ?alcoholologist.? It took quite a while for me to develop that expertise. See, I grew up in a home where no one used alcohol and none... Continue Reading »

Voters in five states cast their ballots Nov. 4 on measures dealing with life issues, but pro-lifers came up short in all five cases.... Continue Reading »

In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day in the United States, marking the end of World War I that occurred at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the... Continue Reading »

It's been fascinating to see a presidential candidate capture the loyalty of young people. Beyond just emotions, students so believed in their candidate that they knocked on doors and worked the phone banks.... Continue Reading »

Willis Prather, an 88-year-old veteran of World War II, recalls painful memories of warfare and concentration camps, but through it all he has kept a strong faith in God and has been an active member of a Southern Baptist... Continue Reading »

Nine Charleston Southern University students joined with campus minister Clark Carter and served with Snow Memorial Baptist Church in Johnson City, Tenn., over fall break Oct. 11-14. This was the fifth year of serving in this area for Charleston... Continue Reading »

Carson Floyd is like most 11-year-old American boys. He follows his favorite sports teams (the Atlanta Braves, Citadel Bulldogs (his dad's alma mater), South Carolina Gamecocks and New York Jets). He enjoys swimming and playing video games. He takes... Continue Reading »

The 188th Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention will be Webcast this year. A five-minute delay will be built into the production.... Continue Reading »

Spartanburg County Baptist Network held its annual fall meeting Oct. 28, concluding a year-long 25th anniversary celebration.... Continue Reading »