Elton John’s father never saw one of his concerts. While his dad lived long enough to know his son was having success, he didn’t approve of his music or lifestyle as a homosexual. “That was a painful loss for me,” Elton said in a recent interview. Research indicates that homosexual people tend to experience more… Read More »
Danny Lotz Died
Danny Lotz played basketball for the University of North Carolina and was a member of the UNC undefeated 1957 national championship team. He was a dentist and a Christian. He was also married to Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of evangelist Billy Graham. He died earlier this week at age 78. What caught my attention was… Read More »
Homosexuality and the Bible
It seems each day brings more news related to homosexuality and Christian churches and organizations. Last week the Roman Catholic Bishop of Bismarck, North Dakota told parishes to sever their ties with the Boy Scouts of America over the national organization’s decision to allow homosexuals to serve as leaders. He wrote, “I regret my decision… Read More »
National Day of Prayer 2015
Yesterday I participated in a National Day of Prayer event at the AME Zion Church’s Kenneth Moore Transformation Center on Saluda Street in Rock Hill. The headquarters for the church’s SC and GA districts is located there and God has blessed them with a beautiful facility that is great addition to that part of our… Read More »
Tuesday Links for 4.14.2015
Here is my weekly list of links to articles filled with relevant information and inspiring stories. Enjoy! Research reveals there are many health benefits to having a good marriage. After attempts by Muslims and liberal professors to stop a showing of the movie “American Sniper” at the University of Michigan, common sense prevailed and the… Read More »
Tuesday Links for 4.07.2015
Below are links to some important and inspiring stories I encourage you to read. 80,000-plus Bibles shipped to Cuba for Baptist churches by the International Mission Board of our Southern Baptist Convention. Your giving to missions at FBC helped pay for this. Niger’s persecuted Christians address fear with faith – an amazing story of love and boldness… Read More »
Tuesday Links
Below are links to some important stories for Christians. Armed Muslim Brotherhood Fanatics Attack Egyptian Church Over Plans to Honor 21 Beheaded Coptic Christians. NYC churches set for Easter, future unclear. The Supreme Court decision could have a negative impact on churches beyond New York. 19 states that have ‘religious freedom’ laws like Indiana’s that no… Read More »
The Friendship 9
I spent much of this week “sick” and unable to work, but Wednesday I listened to the WRHI radio broadcast of Judge Hayes vacating the “criminal records” of the Friendship 9. In 1961 students from Friendship College in Rock Hill chose to sit at the segregated lunch counter in McCrory’s five-and-dime store on Main Street.… Read More »
Snow and Easter
Snow and Easter from First Baptist Church, Rock Hill on Vimeo.
Olympics and Baptists
February 20, 2014 by Steve Hogg Posted in: Current Events Tags: Steve Hogg Only during the winter Olympics do I watch ice dancing, bobsledding, figure skating, hockey, and a few other sports. Any other time I wouldn’t pay any of those sports any attention. Apparently I’m not alone. The Olympics easily dominate TV viewing, with… Read More »