United Methodist Advocate - Connecting Methodists in South Carolina Since 1837

Every once in a while, the only word that can begin to describe it is “wow.” It is the spontaneous expression reserved for those times when something stops the routine, wakes us up and g...

It is interesting whom we are willing to trust. Each time I get on an airplane, I place my life in the hands of a pilot I have never seen. I simply expect that there is a person sitting behind the c...

The first time I saw it, it scared me to death. We were coming home in the evening, and the car headlights illuminated the red eyes of a large rat-like animal crossing the street into our front yard. ...

It seemed impossible to believe. These were hard-working people. I know them well. What had started out as a fun place to live and save some money had become quite difficult. They put their belongings...

Giving is another thing. It is strictly voluntary. You do not get past due notices.  There are no late payment fees.  I would commend to you the biblical standard of giving a tenth of what y...

Sometimes it seems as if cell phones have become a necessity of life. This wonderful piece of technology allows us to stay connected to the significant people in our lives.  Any time day or night...

Hope is a wish in your heart of good things to come.  It is the belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances of life.  For the Christian, hope is the desire and search fo...

I never get tired of reading or hearing again the stories of our faith. God is right in there with folks. Whether it is the account of a young David, who took down the mighty Goliath and all the Phi...

Everyone is talking about it. The world as we know it is in trouble. The economy has had a major meltdown. People have lost their jobs, with predictions of more to come.

This is my favorite time of year. Friends and family get together and celebrate the birth of Jesus. During Advent, we make room in our hearts and in our lives. We get ready to receive this incredible ...