by Tony W. Cartledge | May 10, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
It came as a pleasant surprise to hear a knock at the door and see two friends and former neighbors who had stopped by just to chat. They live in America but have roots in East Jerusalem. They have trouble enough visiting family there as it is, so I’ll call them Samir...
by Delaney Metcalf | May 9, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
Preachers and pastors, knowingly or unknowingly, sometimes appeal to shame in sermons, convinced if someone feels bad enough, then they might change for the better. In other circumstances, church members might use shame due to someone’s identity or a special “sin”...
by Patty Edwards Shaver | May 9, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
The term narcissist gets thrown around a lot and tends to be misused. To many, a narcissist is someone who thinks too highly of themselves, but there is more to it than that. According to Melinda Smith and Lawrence Robinson of HelpGuide.Org, “Narcissistic personality...
by Starlette Thomas | May 8, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
Democracy for African Americans is under attack. This is according to a new report from the National Urban League. As history repeats itself, so does the call to let freedom ride. The question remains, “Which side are you on?” Are you going to save a seat for human...
by Amy Butler | May 8, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
We’re deep into Easter season, these days following that high-attendance Sunday where everyone looks especially festive, and we engage in the sacred ritual of hunting for eggs in the churchyard. We held an Easter egg hunt at my church this year, and we emerged on the...
by Monty Self | May 8, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
Millions of U.S. adults went without necessary health care services in the last 12 months due to a lack of transportation. According to a new study sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 21% of U.S. adults who do not have access to a vehicle or public...
