by Terry Austin | Mar 11, 2016 | Opinion
One of the major emphases among church health specialists the past few years is the need to create an atmosphere that is “friendly” to visitors (or guests, as they are preferably called). Churches have responded well, and it is quite common to find a... by Terry Austin | Jan 22, 2016 | Opinion
It’s that time again when we must select a new candidate to run for president of the United States. Therefore, I have put together a list of 10 qualities I would like to see in our new president. By the way, my use of the pronoun “he” does not mean I... by Terry Austin | May 18, 2015 | Opinion
I was a pastor in a small rural community many years ago, and one of the big events was the annual school board election. The community was small enough that everyone knew everyone else, including all their weaknesses and strengths. Consequently, no one ever... by Terry Austin | Feb 12, 2015 | Opinion
I had an unusual experience on Facebook recently: a civil conversation with someone who disagreed with me about a controversial situation. This doesn’t happen often so it is certainly worth nothing. However, that does not mean the comments made by others in the... by Terry Austin | Dec 11, 2014 | Opinion
I quit driving a couple of years ago for health reasons; my driving was so bad that the health of others was in jeopardy. Just kidding (somewhat). Why I quit doesn’t matter. But I still had a valid driver’s license to take care of any identification needs...