- After “Political Spanking,” Ehlers Joins Hoard in Backing Joe Dill
- The Greenville GOP’s Candidate Kiss of Death Strikes Again
- The SC Freedom Caucus Becomes a Target in District 10
- “Farms That Grow Nothing” Served at the Republican Runoff Breakfast Table
- At First Monday, Timmons and Simpson Connect Washington Reform with South Carolina Soil
- Norman Picks Morgan for “Strong, Bold, Conservative Ticket”
- Joey Hudson Receives South Carolina’s Order of the Palmetto at Freedom Farm Fest
- Reddy and Wilson Pile on Norman as 3rd Televised GOP Debate Turns Personal
- Published by James Spurck
- Evert's Electables
- The Red Sea Nations and the Iran Crisis
- SC Attorney General’s Race: Sparks Fly at SCETV, Substance Takes Center Stage at GCRW Luncheon
- When the Liberty Bell Found Its True Voice
- Is Greenville County’s Next Administrator Already Here?
- The Iran War, the 14-Point Memorandum, and AIPAC
Religious
Rick Warren Denies Support of Chrislam
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Warren Insists “Building a Bridge of Love” to Muslims “Has Nothing to do With Compromising Your Beliefs”
One reader took exception to Rick Warren, Pastor of Saddleback Church in Orange County, California, and author of The Purpose Driven Life, being listed as a supporter of “Chrislam” in last week’s Opinion to Stimulate the Mind. Some followers of Pastor Warren consider The Purpose Driven Life being second only to the Bible as a guide for Christian living.
The reader was very helpful in providing information reportedly from Warren and his supporters, denying numerous allegations and opinions that Warren subscribes to and promotes Chrislam.
Wisdom Gathered on the Farm
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
“Everything I Know about the Bible I Learned on the Farm”- A Book Review

Jim Geyer is a blessed man. He grew up on a farm. Many of his generation received that blessing although, at the time, it may not have been recognized as a blessing, because work was hard, winters and summers were harsh, and conveniences were scarce. There were no cell-phones, television, I-pods or inside plumbing. In fact many modern crop-harvesting machines had not been invented.
Pastors Invited to Attend Special Watchman on the Wall Briefing in Charlotte
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
A briefing designed exclusively for pastors and sponsored by the Family Research Council will be held in Charlotte, NC, Thursday, August 9th from 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM.
This exclusive event for pastors and spouses, which has a nominal registration fee, includes lunch, and requires a reservation. Call 1-800-225-4008 to make reservations.
Southern Baptist Leader Urging Christians to Avoid Yoga
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Michelle Obama has Added Yoga to the Annual White House Easter Egg Roll
Dr. R. Albert Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is calling on Christians to avoid Yoga and its spiritual attachments. He explains that the stretching and meditative discipline derived from Eastern Religions is not a Christian pathway to God.
“That’s just not Christianity and I’m really surprised by the depth of the commitment to Yoga found on the part of many who identify as Christian,” Mohler said in responding to a media inquiry after publishing an article on the subject.
Ken Turner Named “Living Legend” by Grand Ole Gospel Reunion
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher

Ken Turner, a native of Greer, South Carolina, (make that “Apalache”) was named the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion “Living Legend” for 2010 by Charlie Waller during the 23rd Grand Ole Gospel Reunion at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, Saturday, August 21st, 2010. This is an annual award presented to only one deserving individual.
Pastor Willie Thompson: ‘I thank the Lord that I have been born in America.’
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- By Thomas C. Hanson
The Greenville County Republican Women’s Club conducted its annual Americanism meeting June 24 with a luncheon at the Poinsett Club. The theme was “Let Freedom Ring.”
The guest of honor and main speaker was Willie Thompson, a Vietnam veteran who served in the Marines.
The musical program was presented by Greenville in Harmony, a women’s chorus affiliated with Sweet Adelines International. Club members brought items for residents of the Richard Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson. Nancee Lee Yearick organized the program.
Upstate Baptist Church Holds Summer Drama Camp
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- By Press Release

Dr. and Mrs. Nicky Chavers and The Academy of Arts Drama Ministry concluded Summer Drama camp this past Friday. We at Bible Baptist Church were honored and blessed to be able to host the very first production of the summer by the Southern Drama Team. Last night a team of young people from all over the country performed “Joseph of Arimathea,” an original play written by Dr. Nicky Chavers.
- Choice Hills’ Pastor Stan Craig Weds Beverly Freeney
- Ministry Advocates “Where Addiction Ends And Life Begins”
- Five More Musical Pioneers Named to SC Gospel Music Hall of Fame
- The Court and The Cross
- Musical Pioneers Named to SC Gospel Music Hall of Fame
- Twelve Musical Talents Named to South Carolina Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame
- Grand Ole Gospel Reunion Returned to Greenville

