“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
– Abraham Lincoln
According to the news, well known evangelist Oral Roberts has died due to complications from pneumonia. You can read more of the article HERE.

Our Dec. 10 issue is online at BaptistCourier.com. Read a news story about the progress of the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force and Don Kirkland’s remembrances of his dad’s testimony in “Commentary.”
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In the last twenty five years, forgiveness has come to the forefront as a topic of research. A great amount of literature has now been accumulated in this topic (Miller, Worthington, & McDaniel, 2008). There is a great deal of discussion concerning forgiveness and the benefits to individuals and their relationships. Researchers are now gathering data that suggests that true forgiveness is more beneficial for people as opposed to the learning coping skills to deal with the offending parties and the offenses committed (Wade, Worthington, & Haake, 2009). It has been theorized that people gain freedom from past events in their lives through forgiveness (Wade, Worthington, & Haake, 2009). This freedom limits the damage inflicted by the offense in present and future relationships (Wade, Worthington, & Haake, 2009). Further research on forgiveness has shown more potential benefits for the individuals studied. These individuals were reported to have experienced a boon for their physical as well as their mental health (Wade, Worthington, & Haake, 2009). While there is a need for more research into the physical bonuses from forgiveness, it seems at this time there is a positive impact upon individuals who practice forgiveness (Miller, Worthington, & McDaniel, 2008).

Hans Wunch (Courtesty of the Baptist Courier)
The Baptist Press has an article drawn from interviews with young pastors under the age of fourty. These young pastors are leading their churches in giving to the Cooperative Program. Included in this article is South Carolina Baptists own Hans Wunch, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Donalds, SC. Read more here.

Our Nov. 26 issue is online at BaptistCourier.com. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from the staff of The Baptist Courier!
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Sparrow Swamp Baptist Church pastor Stan Sullivan prays during a recent mission trip to China. (Photo courtesy of the Baptist Courer)
The Christian Learning Center has Chicken Bog Fund Raiser coming up in December. Here I interview Rev. Stan Sullivan about the event and the ministry of the Christian Learning Center. Listen to Episode 7.

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