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Commentary: Our Tribute of Gratitude – by Don Kirkland

German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote in his ?Letters and Papers from Prison? that it is 'so easy to overestimate the importance of our own achievements compared with what we owe to the help of others.? The single purpose of... Continue Reading »

Churchgoers believe in sharing faith; most never do

When it comes to discipleship, churchgoers struggle most with sharing Christ with non-Christians, according to a recent study of church-going American Protestants.... Continue Reading »

Muslims leaders back Pakistani Christian girl

Muslim clerics and scholars -- including representatives of radical groups -- have voiced support for a Pakistani Christian girl accused of blasphemy.... Continue Reading »

Letter: Lifestyle evangelism works

It may be time for our convention leaders and pastors to take a second look at lifestyle evangelism. I use this tool of evangelism and have found that it works.... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: September 2, 2012, Bible Studies for Life

Jesus was preaching, teaching, and healing the sick in Galilee and large crowds were coming to hear Him. One day, Jesus and His disciples went up on a hillside near Capernaum where Jesus preached what we know today as... Continue Reading »

Letter: Reaching deaf for Christ

Thank you for another excellent article on deaf ministry in South Carolina (?Conference of the Deaf held at White Oak,? Aug. 16).... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: September 2, 2012, Explore the Bible

The last few years have been especially tough times for many in our nation, both economically and otherwise. Many are out of work, out of their homes, out of money, and seemingly out of options. Others do have a... Continue Reading »

Homeless Christians give $69.40 to mission

A $69.40 offering by a group of homeless Christians in Vermont reminds a local Baptist leader of the widow"s two mites that Jesus commended in the Gospels... Continue Reading »

‘Enduring to the End’ is theme for 2012 state Pastors’ Conference

The annual South Carolina Baptist Pastors? Conference, with a lineup of speakers that includes evangelists Bailey Smith and Junior Hill, is set for Nov. 12 at Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Taylors.... Continue Reading »

Sunday School Lessons: September 9, 2012, Bible Studies for Life

Jesus made it clear that He had not come to destroy the law or the prophets, but to fulfill them. The scribes and Pharisees took the law apart, word by word and letter by letter, and came up with... Continue Reading »

From one family’s tragedy, blessings for others

Emerson Rose Smith spent only 76 days on earth, but during that brief time she touched countless lives, and her experience will likely save other babies in the future.... Continue Reading »

Calvin Miller, author, pastor, prof, dies at 75

Seminary professor, theologian and best-selling Christian author Calvin A. Miller died Aug. 19 of complications following open heart surgery. He was 75.... Continue Reading »