Back a few years ago, in one of my fitful attempts at retirement, I drove through a lot of rain to Plains, Georgia, where I ...

Maranatha Baptist, Jimmy Carter's hometown church in Plains, had its first Sunday service since Carter died. His niece taught Sunday school.

Jimmy Carter was a dedicated woodworker for decades. Some of his work can be found in Maranatha Baptist, the small church in Plains, Georgia where he will have his funeral service.

Carter’s Bible lessons focused on central themes: God gives life, loves unconditionally and provides the freedom to live a completely successful life. But the lesson usually began with an anecdote ...