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Tommy Kelly

President’s Perspective: Churches Must Confront Domestic Violence

I recently had the privilege of touring Connie Maxwell Children’s Home. It was a refreshing and impressive visit. I saw how Cooperative Program funds and other donations are used to positively impact children’s lives for Christ. I also know... Continue Reading »

Pastor to Pastor: ‘Therefore Watch’

“For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.” (Acts 20:27) A pastor who does not believe and declare “the whole counsel of God” — rather, believing and preaching preferred portions — willfully rips... Continue Reading »

Comic Belief: Communicating Over Cornbread and Buttermilk

My wife and I are from different backgrounds. Her father is from up North, and my family came from way down South. Also, Penny grew up wealthy, and I grew up poor. She had four baths, and I had... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy: Human Trafficking — Closer Than You Think

One of the wonderful things about medicine is the insight it gives, on a daily basis, into humanity. After sufficient time, a physician learns to see, simply in passing, signs of illness or injury in other people. Problems past... Continue Reading »

Editor’s Word: Domestic Abuse Is Sin

Domestic abuse is a sin, and it is a growing problem in this country — even within the professing church. LifeWay Christian Resources last year reported that 42 percent of Protestant pastors rarely, or never, speak about domestic violence... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy: Changing Conditions for Hospital Admission

When we take our sick or injured loved ones to the hospital, we often hope that they will be admitted. In many instances this is a very reasonable request. When heart or lung disease are at work, when severe... Continue Reading »

In the wake of Supreme Court marriage ruling, what’s next?

The White House was lit with the colors of the rainbow, the recent symbol for the gay and lesbian political movement, following the 5-4 ruling by the Supreme Court that legalized same-sex marriage. Our president sent the nation a... Continue Reading »

Comic Belief: Fidget While You Talk

Relationships can be tough. This week I was exasperated with my wife, Penny, and said, “I was a fool when I married you.” She said, “Yes, dear, but I was too in love to notice.” I think sometimes that... Continue Reading »

Tommy Kelly

President’s Perspective: Living in Uncertain Times

A contemporary theologian has stated that the first and 21st centuries are more alike, morally and theologically, than any other two centuries. Considering recent events such as the United States Supreme Court decision to uphold same-sex marriage and the... Continue Reading »

Pastor to Pastor: Preach the Logos

  The theme of the 2015 South Carolina Baptist Pastors’ Conference is “Preach the Logos.” In Christian theology, the noun logos refers to Jesus our Lord — the Divine Word, the second person of the Trinity incarnate. Logos, in... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: Charleston — and the Church — United

Brokenness. Some days we see subtle hints of it. On other days its intensity grips a country. The horrific event in Charleston at “Mother Emanuel” AME Church June 17 was one of those moments. A young man filled with... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Chicken Pie

Ah! Sunday dinners and family reunions! Where would these be without chicken pie, that staple for the family and for covered dish gatherings? Many of today’s magazines show exciting recipes you will surely want to make, but for consistent... Continue Reading »