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Horace Sims’ humor returns to Courier

?Life is worth living, if you really try,? wrote the late humorist Horace Sims, ?if you don't let good things pass you by.? A cheerful chronicler of life's ?good things? for most of his life, Sims? writings appeared in... Continue Reading »

Faith in Today’s World for May 17, 2007

FCC: Crack down on TV violence The Federal Communications Commission recommended to Congress April 25 that action be taken to address violent programming on television, which research indicates can increase aggressive behavior in children. In the release of a... Continue Reading »

Pickens pastor envisions Bluffton church start to become hub of ‘kingdom partnership’

Carl Martin has a vision to start 14 high-yield churches in the next seven years that will ?create a global network for kingdom advancement.?... Continue Reading »

For Kristy Byers, comedy is a chance to share the ‘joy of the Lord’

Kristy Byers" personal life is a rich lode of comic material, but it was Byers" experience as a US-2 missionary that propelled her into a profession and calling that "is the heart of who I am," she said.... Continue Reading »

Paul Hayes

Paul Hayes, 90, of Liberty, a retired minister whose service as an Upstate pastor spanned six decades, died May 4, 2007, at a health care facility in Fairview, N.C.... Continue Reading »

International Mission Board trustees celebrate record offering

International Mission Board trustees celebrated the largest Lottie Moon Christmas Offering on record, earmarked $5 million to fund an additional 200 new missionaries and adopted guidelines on baptism and the practice of tongues and prayer languages among prospective missionaries... Continue Reading »

Album: “One in Christ”

Genre Southern Gospel, Contemporary Christian, Bluegrass Playlist We Are One (listen) Build Me a Mansion (listen) I Will Follow Him (listen) His Word Draw Me Near I Am Here The Answer Use My Life Return to Me All I... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Peach or Apple Strudel

They traveled to every continental state, including Alaska and also Canada. For years after Cecil Salley retired from his International Harvester dealership in 1978, he and his wife Willa traveled extensively, pulling their Airstream trailer all across our land.... Continue Reading »

Album: “Where Is His Love Taking Us Now?”

Genre Traditional, Contemporary, Southern Gospel, Fun, Hymn Arrangements Playlist Amazing Grace (Ocarina Instrumental) Where Is His Love Taking Us Now? I Wish They Knew the Savior Just a Whisper Away (listen) The Master’s Hands Gospel Feet (listen) The Eyes... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: Everyone thinks we are a perfect couple, but the truth is we?re having a lot of problems, and I?m not sure we?re going to make it. We need help, but our pastor would be shocked if... Continue Reading »

Fiesta theme selected for ministers’ wives luncheon

Southern Baptist ministers? wives will celebrate the culture of the Southwest and enjoy centerpieces provided by International Mission Board workers at their 52nd gathering Tuesday, June 12, in San Antonio.... Continue Reading »

Pastors’ wives to gain ‘Strength for the Journey’

'strength for the Journey? is the theme for the third annual Pastors? Wives Conference of the Southern Baptist Convention's Pastors? Conference in San Antonio, with several noted pastors? wives sharing ways God has strengthened them in their life experiences.... Continue Reading »