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You probably breezed by it in the news, as with so much celebrity fluff. I almost did. Then I realized that the November announcement by Fox executives that the network would renew the contract of Simon Cowell for five... Continue Reading »

It was an especially good day for Christianity when Matthew, a tax collector who also went by the name of Levi, abandoned his job and signed on as a follower of Jesus. Matthew, an able writer, is credited with... Continue Reading »

"I don't much like black-eyed peas and I don't cook them often," said Emily Reid. "And I don't cook them for special days such as New Year's Day."... Continue Reading »

In September, the Royal Ambassadors of White Rock Baptist Church, Lexington Association, began sponsoring Wednesday night suppers and discussing ways to use the proceeds for missions. They contacted an ?adopted? IMB missionary family, who encouraged them to give the... Continue Reading »

The new year is here for South Carolina Baptists, and I look forward to all we will experience together. However, I must admit that as I anticipate the happenings of 2006, I cannot help but first reflect on the... Continue Reading »

I trust this note finds you well, happy and rejoicing in the Lord Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for your life and testimony and for the manner in which you are serving our Savior. I am deeply honored... Continue Reading »

As outgoing chairman of the Ministries for the Aging, I wanted to personally thank each of you for all you have done to make our ministry possible. This past year was filled with the precious memories of the generosity... Continue Reading »

Please do not count me in with those who were surprised about the ?war on Christmas? that is going on all around. Don't get me wrong; I?m not happy about it, just not surprised.... Continue Reading »

During the ice storm Dec. 15-20, my wife and I experienced the inconvenience that many did in the Piedmont area. We were without electricity for five days. After a couple of days, we began to search for more comfortable... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University received approval as a level III master's degree granting institution during the annual meeting of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Dec. 4-6 in Atlanta, Ga.... Continue Reading »

Langston Baptist Church, Conway, held its first annual women’s conference, “Untie the Ribbons,” Nov. 11-12. More than 210 women from 21 churches in North and South Carolina attended the event, where author Sharon Hoffman, left, founder of Gifted Living... Continue Reading »

Woody Oliver WILLIAM “WOODY” OLIVER is the new pastor of Woodfields Baptist Church, Greenwood. Formerly assistant pastor at Northlake Baptist Church in Garland, Tex., Oliver began his ministry at Woodfields Dec. 18. He and his wife Dena have four... Continue Reading »