Category: Editorials

My cat disappeared into the clump of tall grass. If a butterfly hadn’t flown overhead prompting her to leap after it, her identity would have remained concealed.  If a cat can disappear…

In the mid-1990s, when my son, Joshua, announced that he had enlisted in the Army, I felt nervous, yet proud of his decision to serve his country. When Kuwait was becoming increasingly…

Some of the last words Jesus spoke before the cross weren’t long-winded or deeply theological. They were simple. Direct. Maybe even frustratingly so. “Love one another.” That’s it. Right there, in John…

In a time when headlines are dominated by political squabbles and fleeting controversies, Tim Tebow’s appearance on The Shawn Ryan Show podcast serves as a clarion call to confront a harrowing crisis:…

I have officially hung up my cleats.  I have played ball for about 17 years and it’s definitely been a challenge, but I loved it. I loved it so much that I…

The other day, as I was leaving work, I saw a pair of baby goats playing. Fortunately I always keep my camera nearby, just in case I come across something “picture-worthy” (such…

The death of Jesus on the cross broke down the dividing wall between the Jews and the Gentiles. The preaching of Jesus brought about peace between these same two groups, along with…

Dear Editor and Good People of Madison County Please allow me to respond to the lengthy article in your May 2 newspaper concerning improper payments received by Madison School Districts employers. For…

Graduation signals the end of one part and the beginning of the next. It’s a closing and an opening. A promotion and demotion all at once. Moving from top dog to newbie…

For decades, long before he became a politician, Donald Trump has complained about our nation’s tariff agreements with many of our closest trading partners. His experience in international business gave him this…

When someone insults us, steals from us or lies to us, what would Jesus say … to us? Furthermore, how would Jesus want us to model to our children loving those who…

If you read my weekly column you’ll remember last week I wrote about feeling stuck in the waiting while trying to figure out Gods purpose for me here on earth. I have…

For those who don’t know, UWF softball just won ourselves the Gulf Coast Conference (GSC) Championship! That’s huge for our program and the first time I have even been to the championship…

There are a multitude of reasons why people decide to do what they do. I began really thinking about that as I was talking to a couple of nurses in preparation for…

Paul summarizes how a man is made alive after being spiritually dead. He says it is by God’s grace, through man’s faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). People can be saved because of God’s grace…

“The tiny seed knew that in order to grow it needed to be dropped in dirt, covered in darkness and struggle to reach the light.” -Sandra Kring. I’ve often heard it said…

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allies ending the War in Europe. Officially, Victory in Europe (VE) day is tomorrow because the Soviets insisted on…

My children recently said goodbye to their stepmother, Debbie (Debora Demoruelle Hamilton), who passed away a few weeks ago.  I thank God for Debbie.  Many years ago, after my first marriage ended…

There is a unique kind of restlessness that stirs within the heart of someone who knows God has a purpose for their life, but hasn’t yet discovered exactly what that purpose is….

As the semester comes to a close, post season has begun. My team and I have made our way to the GSC tournament, where this week will allow us to prove ourselves…