Your mind is racing. It won’t be long before your boss realizes that you’re not as experienced as your resume suggested. Or, perhaps you’re wondering if you’ll ever manage to pay down…
Category: Editorials
Supreme Authority of Jesus Explained
After stating the God given position Jesus has in heaven, Paul explains this supreme authority by listing several categories (Ephesian 1:21-23). They include those in Heaven, on Earth, and even the church….
From the Sunny Side: When a plan comes together
I used to love watching the old TV show “The A Team.” For those who may not be familiar with the show, it was about a group of guys who would solve…
Breakfast at my place: Memorial Day reflections
This past week, just before Memorial Day, I found myself having a conversation I’ve had too many times before. I was talking with a family friend about his time served in the…
Growing Through It: Keep going. It matters
,“Those articles you wrote last week were [insert two fire emojis]…really good stuff and well written! Ya might want to do some more of that!” That little message from a friend came…
Learning As I Go: Memorial Day for Our Community Schools
Monday, we celebrated Memorial Day. Originally called, Decoration Day, this day was first set aside in 1868 to remember Civil War soldiers who died while serving our country. Flowers, wreaths and flags…
National Security: Nation Building
Most great nations throughout history, like the United States, have engaged in one form or another of nation-building. As a rule, it has not gone well. During his recent trip to the…
Are your ‘friends’ negatively influencing you?
Are you spending time with people who offer unreliable advice, suggest questionable activities or mock ideas that are important to you? Do you wish you had the courage to cut ties with…
Breakfast at my place: The quiet rise of a leader — Through the eyes of a parent
There are moments in parenting that pass so quietly you almost miss them — a glance, a question, a choice made when no one was watching. BUT if you’re lucky and if…
The Game of Life: College Edition Thank you, dear reader
As a college athlete, I have gone through so many learning experiences and life lessons, and I’ve been lucky enough to have you guys along for the ride. If you’ve kept up…
From the Sunny Side: Saturday afternoon movies
In an effort to improve my health, I have recently begun drinking a brand of “mushroom coffee.” Now before you turn your nose up at the idea, it actually tastes pretty good….
Instructions concerning controlling our anger
Anger is one of the most difficult things to control. It is easy for some and very difficult for others. Paul gives the Ephesians (4:26, 27) some instructions concerning controlling their anger….
Letter to the Editor: Thank you from the Handley Family
Thank you to all who have prayed for Hunter and helped us through this difficult time. We have experienced so much love showered over us between GoFundMe, fundraisers and personally helping us…
Learning As I Go: Blinded by the overgrowth
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…
I appreciate the solemnity of Memorial Day
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…
Growing Through It: Love anyway
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…
Breakfast at my place: Tim Tebow’s urgent call to action – America must fight for Its children
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:…
The Game of Life: College Edition New Chapter
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…
From the Sunny Side: This might be a good idea
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…
Results of Jesus Preaching
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…
