More than 250 teachers and school staff from across the Lowcountry region were honored at the annual School Staff Appreciation Brunch hosted by Lowcountry Community Church. The event, held at LCC's Bluffton campus, aimed to celebrate the vital role educators play in shaping young minds while equipping them with essential classroom supplies.
Have you ever asked, “God, are You really there?” Or maybe, “Jesus, are You really who You say You are?” If so, you’re not alone. Even John the Baptist, the bold desert prophet who baptized Jesus, wrestled with doubt. In Luke 7:18-35, we find John sending messengers to ask Jesus, “Are You the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
In 1995, Bluffton had fewer than 1,300 residents. Today, we’re approaching 40,000, and projections suggest our town could reach 65,000 by 2040. People are moving to Bluffton every day—from Charleston, Atlanta, New York, and beyond…seeking a slower pace, warmer weather, and a better life. But many are also searching for something deeper: belonging, purpose, and hope.
Have you ever felt like no one really sees you? Like your grief, your struggles, or your quiet heartache are invisible to the world around you? If that’s where you are today, take heart. You’re not alone, and more importantly, Jesus sees you.
We live in a world where cultural values constantly shift. What was once certain becomes questionable. Moral lines blur. Convictions wobble. And unless we’re intentional, our spiritual coordinates will silently drift too.
If your child is starting to ask questions about heaven, here are a few simple ways to help guide those conversations at home.