I have always loved the Christmas season, even more so since I have been in college and don’t get to see my family as much. This year, my parents and I decided…
Category: Editorials
From the Sunny Side: Christmas leave
I’m sure many will agree that the week between Christmas and New Year’s is a bit of an awkward time. The hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas is finally behind us…
Will of God appoints Paul
In introducing himself to the Ephesians, Paul identifies himself as “an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God” (Ephesians 1:1). There are several points that need to be mentioned about…
The Unseen Work of Being a Mom During the Holiday Season
As the holiday season swings into full gear, there’s a familiar hum of activity: the twinkling lights, the laughter of family, the smell of Christmas cookies baking and pine. For many, this…
Experiencing joy in the new year – in the midst of sorrow
Has the loss of someone dear to you left a perpetual hole in your heart? Have the consequences of your poor choices convinced you that you’re a hopeless loser? If so, I…
National Security: Transition
The transition to a new government for the United States is well under way. In about a month, Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president (POTUS). Thus far,…
Learning As I Go: Markers of Time
This season has become a yearly marker of time. Maybe it’s because we take more pictures around Christmas. Or perhaps it’s the memories as we place handmade ornaments on trees and hang…
The really ugly Christmas sweater
Twas the week before Christmas, and I needed an ugly sweater to compete with my co-workers here at the Greene Publishing compound. In my typical fashion, I waited until the night before…
The Game of Life: College Edition Sheltered
I am self-aware enough to understand that I had quite a sheltered childhood. I didn’t have to worry about much, even if we were struggling, my parents still put me before themselves…
From the Sunny Side: Two words
Here we are, full swing into the Christmas season and my mind boggles with everything still to be done. It’s not a lot of major tasks, but a multitude of little things…
The saints and the faithful
Paul, appointed to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, writes a letter to a group of people he identifies as the saints and the faithful (Ephesians 1:1)….
Cagle Grams: What are you crying about?
“For these things, I weep” (Lamentations 1:16 KJV). “Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people. Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not,…
Learning As I Go: Connections
Saturday was special. The Chamber hosted their quarterly Downtown Market, and I set up a booth with my books and earrings. What a blessed day! I got to hug the necks of…
National Security: Common sense
The recent general election was a pretty resounding victory for Donald Trump and the Republicans. The Democrats are still trying to figure out what happened to be beaten so thoroughly. They might…
Making this December 26 better than last year’s
In the past, the day after Christmas was one of my least favorite days of the year. My feelings had less to do with saying goodbye to the “hap-happiest season of all”…
The Game of Life: College Edition Round up
When you start living on your own, you tend to notice things that you might not have noticed when living with your parents or other family members. A big example of this…
Passing Parade: Books for the Holiday
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist April and Kevin Davis opened Madison Books in 2021, at 254 SW Range Avenue in Madison. The Davis family is originally from the hectic city of Delray…
From the Sunny Side: I’m not that lucky
I had the good fortune to attend the 2024 state championship football game on Friday, Dec. 6. The game was held at The Villages, near Orlando, so I really was hesitant to…
God’s plan for the church
As “an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God” (Ephesians 1:1), Paul received information directly from God about different subjects pertaining to Christianity. One such revelation was concerning a “mystery.”…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Inside Out 2”
Introduction: “Inside Out 2” is the second movie in the Inside Out franchise. It was released on June 14, 2024, to the United States market. “Inside Out 2” is a coming-of-age film,…
