Opinion

Beside The Point One of the joys of the holiday season is honoring traditions, not only traditions among families but also within communities. While some… Login to continue reading Login…

The Idle American  “You oughta get yourself an Apple watch,” a friend suggested. I stopped short of suggesting that he should keep time however he chooses.… Login to continue reading Login…

Beside The Point If pressed to name one, what is your favorite holiday? For most people whose faith tradition is either Christian — or perhaps… Login to continue reading Login…

Pastor’s Pen “Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving” (Ephesians 5:4). … Login to continue reading Login…

“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done” (Luke 22:42).  Jesus’ submission to the Father’s will… Login to continue reading Login…

When you watch television, you see plenty of advertising for new vehicles, but they are primarily for pickups or electric cars. You might think they’ve… Login to continue reading Login…

The Idle American The comparison isn’t nearly as far-fetched as it may seem at first blush. In many ways, though, the Texas Rangers’ unlikely mastery… Login to continue reading Login…

Pastor’s Pen “Noah did this; he did all that God commanded him” (Genesis 6:22).  We can search the Scriptures and find some great examples of faith… Login to continue reading Login…

Beside The Point Anyone with a soapbox — commentators, pundits, even columnists — has a message for Veterans Day. To coin a phrase, that message… Login to continue reading Login…

The Idle American A woman described her middle-aged hubby thusly: “He’s 44 inches around the waist, size seven and a half around the head, 95 around… Login to continue reading Login…