by Michael Chancellor | Sep 1, 2022 | Opinion
When does it stop? That was the question posed to one of my sons who had posted on Facebook about the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program. “When does it stop?” this person asked, before expressing his uninformed opinion on the matter. One of the...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Aug 31, 2022 | Opinion
The faithful teacher was apologetic, but still regretted to inform me that his senior adult class would no longer be using the curriculum I write for Nurturing Faith Journal and Bible Studies. The reason, he explained, is that after the July 17 lesson, the class...
by John D. Pierce | Aug 30, 2022 | Opinion
The language, priorities and public witness of Americanized Christianity have changed significantly in recent years. Most astonishing is the baffling reversal from the long-espoused — if not well-practiced— values of so many who confess the Christian faith. We’re not...
by Monty Self | Aug 30, 2022 | Opinion
Nearly 40 children living the Gaza Strip and the West Bank have lost their lives so far in 2022. Most recently, 17 children were killed in the Gaza Strip from Aug. 5-7, and two more were killed by the actions of Israeli law enforcement on Aug. 9 in the West Bank. On...
by Starlette Thomas | Aug 29, 2022 | Opinion
Summer is nearly over, but there’s still time to add Linda Villarosa’s book to your summer reading list. Grab that sunscreen, a beach chair and this book, though you may not be able to sit still once you start reading it. Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on...
by Joe Kendrick | Aug 29, 2022 | Opinion
Conflict is a natural part of being in a community. It cannot be avoided or controlled by anyone, but it can be an agent of change. When you approach conflict from a defensive posture, it can escalate the situation to where a third party is needed to help resolve the...
