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In Charles Spurgeon’s day, ministry and merriment didn’t often mix. Evangelicals, particularly those of the Reformed variety, weren’t exactly known for their sense of humor. In his autobiography, Spurgeon quipped that the 12th commandment must have been, “Thou shalt... Continue Reading »
Words mean things. This simple phrase didn’t originate with Rush Limbaugh, but he made it popular. Our current cultural moment is filled with what the Apostle Paul might call “a noisy gong or clanging symbol” (1 Cor. 13:1). Words... Continue Reading »
I would imagine that I am not the only SCBaptist who has unfinished projects around my home. This past Memorial Day, I checked one of those projects off when I installed a flagpole at our house that I purchased... Continue Reading »
Understandably, when Christians are asked to complete the sentence “God is ____,” virtually all will respond with “love” (1 John 4:8) rather than “a consuming fire” (Heb. 12:29). Yet, both are profoundly biblical — even essential to the Christian... Continue Reading »
How will we remember the 2025 legislative session? On one hand, two significant, hard-fought and much-negotiated pieces of legislation made it to the governor’s desk. On the other hand, just 45 bills were enacted. That is a low number... Continue Reading »
“I like your dog,” I said to the gentleman walking his dog along the streets of Athens. “His name is Hercules. He walks slowly and teaches me patience,” he said. “What’s your name?” I asked. “Christos.” I told Christos... Continue Reading »
(Editor’s note: This was published in our June magazine prior to the SBC 2025 in Dallas.) On June 9–11, 2025, cooperating Southern Baptists from across the states will gather in Dallas, Texas, in our 180th year of Convention organization,... Continue Reading »
(Editor’s note: This was published in our June magazine prior to the SBC 2025 in Dallas.) “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving” (Col. 4:2 NKJV). The Southern Baptist Convention will meet June 8-11 in Dallas,... Continue Reading »
A few years ago, I led the church I pastored in a community evangelism effort. Our outreach was a little old-fashioned: We knocked on doors and talked to people, hoping the Lord would draw some to Himself through the... Continue Reading »
Does Scripture whisper about some matters and shout about others? In recent years, I’ve heard prominent evangelical teachers suggest that God’s Word “whispers” about issues like homosexuality and gender confusion, but shouts about sin and salvation. I agree that... Continue Reading »
After years of limiting gambling to the elusive dream of instant wealth by finding that lucky lottery ticket, the South Carolina Legislature is considering three bills that would transform our state into a gambler’s paradise. The Equine Advancement Act... Continue Reading »
June walked into the jungle and arrived in a village that had never heard of Jesus. June was discipled in a SCBaptist church that cooperated with over 1,600 churches this past year by giving through the Cooperative Program. She... Continue Reading »
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