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Christian Worldview and Apologetics: Is Religion Really Bad for Society?

Today’s headlines reflect a remarkable turn in American culture: Religious faith is under attack. Here are some examples (from the website of the Alliance Defending Freedom): • A then-second-grade student at a public school in New Jersey was told... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner - Yum Yum Chicken Soup and Cornbread

Sunday Dinner: Yum Yum Chicken Soup With Cornbread

An old children’s nursery rhyme says, “The north wind doth blow and we shall have snow.” That must have been written for another area of our country, because we shall all be surprised if these winds bring snow. We... Continue Reading »

Sovereignty of God

Christian Worldview and Apologetics: The Sovereignty of God

The sovereignty of God is His absolute right to do all things according to His own good pleasure. The Baptist Faith and Message asserts that “God as Father reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the... Continue Reading »

Tell Me More

Comic Belief: Hear Me Roar; Tell Me More

A little boy who grew up in a town so small the school bus was a yellow Toyota went shopping at the town’s drug store. The boy told the druggist he wanted three boxes of candy. He wanted a... Continue Reading »

Last Word - Healthy Marriages

Editor’s Word: Healthy Marriages and Compatibility

It is generally acknowledged that Genesis 2:24 is the most important verse in the Bible on the subject of marriage. It does not, on first reading, say anything about compatibility. However, it is evident we cannot have a one-flesh... Continue Reading »

Lee Clamp - Legacy

Outside the Walls: Legacy

“Let me show you how a blind man does it.” My father gripped the hammer in his hand, and with two swift hits the nail was in the board. Ironically, he was legally blind. I was amazed at how... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy - Influenza

Wholly Healthy: What You Need to Know About Influenza

January and February are typically our peak months for influenza in South Carolina. As such, I hope that if you’re reading this, you aren’t doing so while sitting under a blanket shivering, shaking, coughing and aching. Unfortunately, lots of... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner - Deviled Crab Casserole

Sunday Dinner: Deviled Crab Casserole

This one you must try. The recipe contains good South Carolina crabs, is easy to make, has only a few ingredients, and tastes really good. You can make it ahead of serving time and reheat it for Sunday dinner,... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest: Make Your Will Month

It’s that time of year again when new goals are set and things seem to “start over.” While you are setting goals for yourself, consider setting one that will benefit you and your family – getting your estate planning... Continue Reading »

Bride and groom

President’s Perspective: Pastoring to the Wedding Altar

All of us have heard sermons on marriage and divorce which are quick to point out that the divorce rate within the church is not much different than the rate outside of the church. While there is some debate... Continue Reading »

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Christian Worldview and Apologetics: An Alternative to Abortion

“Now, therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, January 22, 1984, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. I call upon the citizens of this blessed land to gather on that... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: All Smiles

My phone rang twice, and it was my wife both times, which is her signal for me to answer even if I’m talking to Billy Graham. “Connor just knocked out his front two teeth and I’m about to pass... Continue Reading »