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IMB releases new prayer guides for South Asia Region

The International Mission Board has developed a new series of prayer guides for the South Asia Region to help prayer supporters make informed intercessions for the people of the area.... Continue Reading »

Focus on lost

This is a response to the column ?Return to roots? submitted by Marion Smyrl of Columbia in the June 14 edition. Like Mrs. Smyrl, I, too, grew up in a church where the preacher wore a coat and tie... Continue Reading »

Service or circus?

Applause! Bring out the bands for Marion Smyrl (but not in church)!... Continue Reading »

Developing?Disciples: Live in the sunshine

Even when we don't understand our present circumstances, we can walk in the light.... Continue Reading »

Prayer power

Someone has said if Christians really understood the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless.... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: Do you fear death? I guess I believe in life after death, but I have to admit that the thought of dying scares me. Maybe if I had more faith I wouldn't feel this way. ?... Continue Reading »

Intersections: Where Faith Meets Life – by Bob Weathers

Abraham would be appalled. He would be shocked to learn that many of his descendants had chosen to ignore one of God's key mandates: ?You are to undergo circumcision, and it shall be the sign of the covenant between... Continue Reading »

S.C.’s Akerman receives WMU top honor

WMU and the WMU Foundation honored Debby Akerman of Myrtle Beach, with a top award for service and leadership during the WMU Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting, June 10-11, at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter.... Continue Reading »

Firefighters remembered for bravery

Most friends and family members agreed the nine firefighters who died in the line of duty June 18 perished ?doing what they loved to do.? Three of the services for the victims of the blaze at the Sofa Super... Continue Reading »

Anderson associate campus minister ‘instrumental tool’ to women, deaf

Anderson University is welcoming Becky Walker as the new associate campus minister for women's ministry and outreach for the upcoming academic year.... Continue Reading »

Multicultural witness in Bangladesh

Through unending rice fields in northern Bangladesh, a group of Christians ? Bangladeshi, American and Kenyan ? walked from village to village to share the good news.... Continue Reading »