by John D. Pierce | Jan 19, 2021 | Opinion
The redefinition of Americanized Christianity from a primary call to follow Jesus to a fear-based ideology has solidified during the highly divisive political activities of recent years. To accomplish this fuller evangelical evolution, words had to change meanings....
by Tony C. Cartledge | Dec 23, 2020 | Opinion
Christmas brings out the creativity in many people. Neighbors on our cul-de-sac like to exchange original holiday-themed crafts, Christmas cookie trays or special drinks from hot chocolate mix to homemade wine to apple cider spiked with moonshine. This Christmas is...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Dec 4, 2020 | News
Most U.S. adults say they plan to gather with family during the Christmas holiday despite the pandemic, according to a LifeWay Research report published Dec. 1. Sixty percent of respondents said they planned to visit family either the same amount (47%) or more (13%)...
by Mitch Randall | Nov 24, 2020 | Opinion
Herbert Maxwell Sheffield, my grandfather, passed away last week from complications related to COVID-19. He was the greatest man I have ever known. Granddad was a child of the Depression. Born in Lubbock, Texas, in 1926, Herb and his four siblings were shuffled...
by Rebekah Gordon | Nov 24, 2020 | Opinion
Shifting through boxes in my over-cluttered garage, I found a bag filled with old clothes. At a stranger’s glance, the bag would be ordinary and disposable, but I knew it as something else. As I peeked inside, I saw the contents of the bag my mom took with her to the...
