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Many pastors, early in their ministry, will encounter a troubled, tenderhearted soul who will say, “Pastor, I think I’ve committed the unpardonable sin.” Often, when the pastor asks what specifically that sin is, the person replies, “I’m not sure... Continue Reading »
Maddison, Dan, Vanisha, and Zach were all lost last year, but God made them alive through SCBaptist cooperation. Maddison was invited to a One Night student event by her friends this past year where SCBaptists worked together to organize.... Continue Reading »
When people visit my office, they are often amazed at the number of Bibles that I keep on my “Bible shelf.” There was a time when Cindy and I were needing to tighten up financially that she asked me... Continue Reading »
J. Donald McManus’s 1990 book Martha Franks: One Link in God’s Chain outlines the courageous, faith-filled life of one of SCBaptists’ choicest servants. She overcame great odds both as a missionary in China and as a catalyst for mission... Continue Reading »
An astute reader of The Baptist Courier’s monthly magazine recently asked me: “It seems like The Courier has really emphasized that second ‘I’ in your slogan on the front, ‘Instruct.’ Why?’” Amazing question, and a vital one. I’m glad... Continue Reading »
On Aug. 21, the body of Christ saw one of its most beloved and recognized leaders enter his eternal reward. Dr. James Dobson was a towering figure in modern evangelical Christianity whose legacy continues to shape family life, political... Continue Reading »
He was standing in the middle of Bourbon Street with a megaphone. His message was loud and clear. “Repent! You are going to hell. God’s wrath is upon you.” I was in New Orleans on a mission trip doing... Continue Reading »
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Charles Dickens was the king of paradox. These two lines open one of his most famous works, A Tale of Two Cities (1859). The novel, a work... Continue Reading »
What is SCBAPTIST? The SCBaptist website states: “The South Carolina Baptist Convention (SCBaptist) is a family of more than 2,100 churches working together to advance the Great Commission. We mobilize missionaries and develop leaders so that every life will... Continue Reading »
The Bible is not simply a guide to reaching heaven; it also reveals how God intends life to be lived along the way. Naturally, it speaks extensively about wealth and the accumulation of material riches. Foundational to understanding a... Continue Reading »
I’ll never forget those early days after bringing our oldest son, our first child, home from the hospital. I’d never really been comfortable holding an infant, but this was different; this was my flesh and blood. He had my... Continue Reading »
Before we dive into the history and current state of the Johnson Amendment, we need a quick review of our founding fathers’ understanding of the separation of church and state. As our 13 original colonies transitioned from a confederation... Continue Reading »
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