Faith & Values
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There are times in our lives when we get in a hurry and want things instantaneously, but that is not always going to work in our favor. When we get in a hurry and try to do things our way instead of … more
Namaan was a man whose life seemed all together except for the fact that he had an incurable skin disease. He was a Gentile military leader who had a young Hebrew servant girl. She suggested to … more
In a survey on loneliness that appeared in the January 31, 2020, Minneapolis Post, Susan Perry reported how 61% of Americans admit to being lonely at least part of the time. Among cities that report … more

I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and … more
Over the past weekend, America watched as a 20-year-old tried to snuff out the life of Former President Trump, killed one person, and injured two others. What has happened to us? We have become the … more
ON July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was presented and proclaimed its foundation in this way: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are … more
Last Friday, my wife and I took our grandson, J, to the St. Louis Aquarium. Since he is not yet two, we knew he would not get as much out of it as he will when he is a bit older, but we were … more

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Most of us would … more
Throughout our lives, fires (trials, struggles, tribulations) ignite almost daily. Then what do we do to put out the fires? Whatever we do to accomplish this works for some, but for others, what they … more
Proverbs 7:21 speaks of the seductive more experienced woman luring the less experienced younger man into an adulterous affair. She is persistent and uses flattery flawlessly. Verses 22-23 tell us … more
Until recently, I knew little about the Korean Conflict except that the US entered the fight in 1950 to stop the spread of communism. I did not realize that while the Korean War lasted just over … more

am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35 While claiming to be God, Jesus clearly took upon Himself titles … more
Pastor Jim Williams presented his final sermon for First Baptist Church Walterboro on Sunday, June 30th. Pastor Williams who had been serving as Interim pastor since September of 2022 was thanked by … more
Forgiveness is a very important part of the Christian’s journey, but sometimes we fail at it because we want God to forgive us; however, we don’t always want to forgive our brothers and sisters. … more
My VW bug was a workhorse with a broken fuel gauge. NO PROBLEM! I had driven it all over North Carolina while in seminary without a problem. I knew my vehicle. But on that night, somewhere between … more

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 Some of us are holding a grudge. We didn’t … more
During the deadly September attack, casualties mounted, with both the capital and the White House being targeted. What few know is how the President secretly sent a Georgetown attorney to meet with … more
your life that you wondered if God were ever going to answer your prayer? I feel assured that we all can answer with a resounding, “Yes!” The significance is not how long, where, or when we pray; … more
It is a peak to the proboscis, an assault of the olfactory, a celebration for the sense of smell. It all depends on your perspective. In the 1990s, for a first-time visitor in Charleston SC, a humid … more

Our church staff is reading an incredible book suggesting tiny changes can produce remarkable results. In Atomic Habits, James Clear combines fascinating research with interesting principles that … more
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