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Last Word - Prayer and Bible

Editor’s Word: The Great Commission Is Not the Main Thing

This column may not be as controversial as the headline. In this issue of The Courier, we are focusing on “The State of the Church.” Our culture is rapidly becoming more secularized, and churches are not impacting the culture... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: You’ve Got Cookies to Bake

Blake’s heart was thumping in his chest as he looked over at one of his best friends from high school sitting next to him in his car. John and Blake had played baseball together and were pretty tight, but... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy - Healthy Species

Wholly Healthy: Healthcare Species

There are lots of ways to “go to the doctor” now. Since we all end up needing healthcare at some point, it would be useful to have a working knowledge of what sort of healthcare providers are lurking about... Continue Reading »

Religion - Society

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 »