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Faith of George Washington influential in nation’s start

Presidents? Day was an excellent time to reflect on the Judeo-Christian heritage handed down to us by our Founding Fathers, and especially George Washington, the ?Father of our Country.? George Washington was born Feb. 22, 1732, on a modest... Continue Reading »

Spartanburg missionaries return ‘home’ following family tragedy

One year after the death of their 8-year-old son in a tragic accident, Southern Baptist missionaries John and Shannon Pettit are back where they can continue to heal.... Continue Reading »

New book details religious faith of all 43 U.S. Presidents

Andrew Jackson, America's seventh President, never has been remembered as a pleasant fellow. He had a severe temper. He once killed a man in a duel. He supported the removal of American Indians from the South, sparking the infamous... Continue Reading »

Prayer lifted for mission boards amid controversies

Looking beyond the headlines to God, members of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee prayed Feb. 20 for the work of the SBC's two mission boards.... Continue Reading »

WMU announces nominees for board, nominating committee

The Woman's Missionary Union has announced the 2006-2007 nominees for executive board positions.... Continue Reading »

Faithfuel

“I love Jesus. It’s more joyful knowing him than all that snowboarding stuff. And so being able to snowboard for him is amazing.” – U.S. snowboarder Kelly Clark, who on her last run in the halfpipe, rode to the... Continue Reading »

Georgia missionary Reggie Robbins: ‘Trying to see the homeless like God sees them’

Often discouraged and depressed, the two dozen men sitting in the church service reflect the scars, the struggles, the pain of hard lives on Atlanta's infamous Memorial Drive. To Reginald Robbins, they are nothing less than God's children, ready... Continue Reading »

Fast Facts

Yankees aid burglarized church The New York Yankees, though just in spring training, stepped up to the plate to assist a Bronx church and its soup kitchen after a break-in. The Yankees presented a check for $20,000 to Daniel... Continue Reading »

American Idol’s Mandisa makes her faith in Christ known

Mandisa Hundley, one of the top 16 finalists on television's No. 1 show, ?American Idol,? is not ashamed of her faith in Christ and even publicly expressed forgiveness for one of the show's judges after he sent a biting... Continue Reading »

New Orleans to welcome Billy, Franklin Graham

For 10 years, an interfaith group in New Orleans tried to get the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to schedule a campaign in the Crescent City.... Continue Reading »

LifeWay offering Podcasts

Hearing your favorite Bible story, nurturing your Christian walk through a well-delivered sermon, or just learning more about your church and its mission used to mean restricting yourself to the church building, or at least a single location equipped... Continue Reading »

Mini World Changers event benefits Summerville residents

Approximately 50 Charleston Southern University students will participate in the eighth annual Mini World Changers event at Summerville Baptist Church March 17-19. The women's volleyball team, Lambda Theta Chi sorority, and students from the Future Teachers Society, among others,... Continue Reading »