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Christian Worldview and Apologetics: What about those other gospels?

As Easter season approaches, television networks seem sure to roll out their annual programs that revisit the question: What really happened to Jesus? The question rests on the sneaky assumption that the bodily resurrection of a historical figure is... Continue Reading »

The Exclusive, Inclusive Gospel

The gospel (“good tidings,” or “good news”) is an exclusive message because it heralds Jesus Christ as the only way to God (John 14:6). It is inclusive because, as Romans 10:13 says, “Whoever will call upon the name of... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Macaroni and Cheese

Who or when, I don’t know, but to someone at some time we owe a great thank you for, first, developing pasta (specifically macaroni), and, second, for combining it with cheese to make that staple of tables everywhere. This... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: Color Outside the Lines

Did Adam have a belly button? Where did Cain get his wife? And exactly where was Lazarus before he came back to life? How do I find my life by losing it, how can the first be last? These... Continue Reading »

Comic Belief: The Two O’Clock Bus

A sports team was in the middle of a terrible losing streak when the manager called a meeting and said, “There will be two buses leaving the hotel for the ballpark tomorrow. The two o’clock bus is for those... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest: Finding Extra Cash

Looking for ways to begin a savings account? There are several opportunities you may have right now that you can take advantage of. First of all, did you get a raise this year? If so, congratulations! The economy is... Continue Reading »

Complementary, Not Competing, Gifts

Our theme for this month’s Courier is faith and reason, a broad subject that encompasses more than we could possibly include in a single issue. However, our aim is to present quality and correct information that can aid our... Continue Reading »

Christian Worldview and Apologetics: The Bible and Science — No Final Conflict

Christians receive historical and theological truth from the Bible and receive scientific truth from the natural world. The Bible has God as its author, and in its pages God supplies us with theological truths that are grounded in historical... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Breakfast Casserole

You may see this recipe in many church cookbooks, and you may have prepared it yourself (and if you haven’t, you should). It has been around for a while; I cooked it in my kitchen some time ago. I... Continue Reading »

Pastor to Pastor: Keeping the Fire Alive

Nothing benefits the preacher and teacher of the Word of God more than having someone who believes in him and in what he does. Having supporters and cheerleaders in one’s faith-life inspires one to continue from day to day.... Continue Reading »

Tommy Kelly

President’s Perspective: Called, Not Employed

The first official visit I made as South Carolina Baptist Convention president was to Bethea Retirement Center in Darlington. I was there at the invitation of Tom Turner, director of South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging. I had... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy: Who to Trust for Medical Advice?

How do we know what to believe about anything? In times past we read books, we took classes, we spoke to experts. These days? These days we do the same, but we also search the Internet. And we seem... Continue Reading »