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Christian Worldview and Apologetics: Christian Worship — Sabbath or Sunday?

The fourth commandment says, “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.” Since the Sabbath is the seventh day of the week, why, then, do Christians worship on Sunday, the first day of the week? The question is all... Continue Reading »

Pastor to Pastor: The Importance of ‘Being There’

I do not know why his mother named him for the designation of the era before Christ, but that was his name: B.C. He was old, but not that old. Exactly why I loved B.C. so much may be... Continue Reading »

Comic Belief: Get the Connection?

My wife and I periodically take a personality inventory in which one can score either as a thinker or as a feeler. It shows whether you make decisions with your head or your heart. Thinkers and feelers gravitate to... Continue Reading »

Tommy Kelly

President’s Perspective: He Did This for You

As I continue to travel throughout the state, I am amazed at the giftedness of South Carolina Baptist clergy and laity. Within the last month, I preached a revival service and spoke as the special guest for Baptist Men’s... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: So What About You?

“So what about you?” At first, Courtney looked at me, and then she gazed off into the distance, reflecting on the question. I had asked the question as she waited our table. Her answer: “I think there is a... Continue Reading »

From the Editor: Easter Is Personal

I like Easter more than Christmas! Both are special and essential, and while the birth of Jesus is certainly significant, the resurrection of Christ from the dead is the foundation of our faith as Christians. First Corinthians 15:17 says,... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Blue Cheese Slaw

Today I am distressed, distraught and disturbed — not about our recipe (which is a good one), but about an article from a newspaper dated Feb. 12, 1989, concerning the decline of dinner parties. I found the clipping while... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy: Vaccines — Speaking the Truth in Love

There’s a lot of discussion these days about vaccines. Many parents still holding to debunked theories about a connection between vaccines and autism have refused to vaccinate their children. As of this writing, there is a growing epidemic of... Continue Reading »

Comic Belief: Home Alone

Life has different stages. Someone has said there are four stages of life: You believe in Santa Claus; you don’t believe in Santa Claus; you are Santa Claus; and you look like Santa Claus. My wife and I are... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: Churchy Words — Use Sparingly

Megan looked intently at the picture I was drawing as I explained the gospel to her. Two lines were drawn, with GOD written on one side, MAN on the other and SIN in the middle. I talked about “asking... Continue Reading »

J. Stuart Houston

Pastor to Pastor: Preach the Word

Second Timothy is a record of the Apostle Paul writing to encourage and advise his young “son in the ministry,” Timothy, on being a minister of the gospel. Paul understands that he very well may be facing his last... Continue Reading »

Tommy Kelly

President’s Perspective: Hopefully this will not happen

Since 2015 has started, I have been able to visit four associational events throughout South Carolina. During these visits, I have met gifted ministers and directors of missions as well as a host of talented and hard-working laity. Also,... Continue Reading »