by Gregory C. Magruder | May 29, 2018 | Opinion
An important fishing lesson that I’ve learned the hard way can help local churches assess their ministry and its impact. I enjoy fishing, especially when I’m in a boat and can work the shore under the overhanging trees and shrubs. You can maneuver your...
by Gregory Magruder | Nov 26, 2014 | Opinion
I rolled out of bed at the 6:15 a.m. alarm and went outside to see the blood red moon in early October. This event promised to show the full moon eclipsed by the earth’s shadow and turning red in the process. I stood in the middle of the street and could not see...
by Gregory Magruder | Apr 2, 2012 | Opinion
The Easter season is a season of hope. We remember that death does not have the final word and that God has a plan for our future. We can celebrate amid adverse conditions because we know that no matter what the circumstance, God is in control. Hope is rising. My...
by Gregory Magruder | Feb 13, 2012 | Opinion
Life seems to throw things at you in unexpected ways. You have things planned out, routines plotted and dreams of smooth sailing, when, suddenly, you are inundated with a wave of adversity. Adversity is a part of life. We know that, but we do not like that. We know...
by Gregory Magruder | Dec 7, 2011 | Opinion
I like the phrase “conspicuous consumption.” It sounds neat. It has the gritty feel of reality. The words snarl and spit at you with the hard Cs and the popping Ps sliding along the icy Ss. It feels like a skater slipping into a wall. The words cannot be...
