Opinion

TGIF There was a time when I thought it would be fun to attend the annual hullabaloo at Gobbler’s Knob and watch as Punxsutawney Phil… Login to continue reading Login…

In 1976, Gerald R. Ford became the first President to recognize Black History month and called on all Americans to “…“seize the opportunity to honor… Login to continue reading Login…

The Idle American In a perfect world, coaches, parents and participants would rightly refer to sports aspirants as “student athletes.” Today, however, this often is… Login to continue reading Login…

Pastor’s Pen “But Jesus came and touched them, saying, ‘Rise, and have no fear.’ And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one… Login to continue reading Login…

The Idle American My friend Rex Tackett, as community-minded as anyone I’ve ever known, is admired for always taking the high road, and–when necessary–the high… Login to continue reading Login…

TGIF Long before governments were created and forms of currency developed, every society was “cashless.” The barter system reigned. However, civilized people ultimately devised systems… Login to continue reading Login…

Pastor’s Pen “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters,… Login to continue reading Login…

The most influential American of the 20th century was born on January 15, 1929. In his brief thirty-nine years, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did… Login to continue reading Login…

The Idle American Several years ago, a wise guy–or perhaps a wise gal–sent an email that latched on and won’t let go. It read: “In your… Login to continue reading Login…

Pastor’s Pen “While Ezra prayed and made confession, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, a very great assembly of men, women,… Login to continue reading Login…