by Sean Powell | Dec 1, 2022 | Feature-, Opinion
“The people in this town need Jesus and if they want him, they know where to find him.” These bitter words echoed through my mind as I sat in a quarterly business meeting at the Baptist church that I had been a member of for most of my youth. This statement was a...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 29, 2022 | Opinion
Have you ever stripped away the sanctified language of the basic story that was offered as central to your inherited faith? Then just told it as plainly as any other story would be told. Here’s the one I learned. Possibly you did too. Adam and Eve messed up and caused...
by Carol A. Brown | Nov 28, 2022 | Opinion
People tell me I have no business riding my bike around town. At age 77, I’ve been hearing this for over 20 years. What these well-meaning advisors don’t know is, I didn’t even own a bike until I reached my senior years. Like many enjoyable hobbies, we wait until...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 22, 2022 | Opinion
An insignificant event from many years ago keeps coming to mind. It was a denominational gathering of ministers and others that, of course, involved a hearty dinner. At the conclusion, the facilitator asked everyone to encircle the room, join hands and sing: “We’ll...
by Ken Sehested | Nov 21, 2022 | Opinion
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, commonly referred to as “Christ the King Sunday” or “Reign of Christ Sunday,” was observed this past Sunday. It is among the newer observances in the church’s lectionary calendar. It was promulgated by...
