Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist My name is Christy Bass Adams. I am a product of the Madison County School system and have lived here my whole life. I taught at Madison…
Category: Editorials
Crossing Egypt’s threshold
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist There has always been something unsettling about the New Year and the doors that are not quite open. Standing on the threshold of what has been and…
National Security: Thule
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Half a century ago, during my Air Force years, the end-of-the-world assignment was Thule AFB, Greenland. Renamed two years ago as Pituffik Space Force Base, it is 800…
Learning As I Go: Hidden treasure
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist During our closet clean out at church, we found a stack of forgotten hymnals. Our worship team leads us in more modern songs, so we don’t use…
Crossing Egypt’s Threshold
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist There has always been something unsettling about the New Year and the doors that are not quite open. Standing on the threshold of what has been and…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Navigating the financial challenges of Dementia
Aaron Taylor Contributor Dementia is a complex and devastating condition that not only affects the emotional and mental well-being of individuals but also places an immense financial burden on families. A study…
From the Sunny Side: From the mouths of babes
Rick Patrick Columnist Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing a meal with a former school teacher who had spent many years teaching kindergarten and first grade youngsters. She began to tell…
Faith when the world feels out of control
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist In the erratic times we live in, when emotions run rampant, do you ever wonder if you’re living with the right focus? I do. As Christ followers, what…
National Security: Iran
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist There are many front-page news stories on the international stage, but none can top Iran. The Islamic Republic regime is facing its most imminent threat since its revolutionary…
Learning As I Go: A shield
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist Football players understand the importance of being a shield. Offensive linemen create a moving shield between the running back or receiver who is headed for the end…
From the Sunny Side: “Squeaky shoe”
Rick Patrick Columnist Those of you who have seen me out and about at any point in time over the last few years may have noticed that I wear a brace on…
When your pro-life convictions are put to the test
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist If you’re a Christian considering abortion, I can imagine your conflicting emotions. Most likely, you were staunchly pro-life before your pregnancy test, and it sickens you to watch…
National Security: Minnesota
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist The North Star State of Minnesota has been in the news lately for serial welfare fraud and other matters, possibly exceeding $9 billion during the post-Covid period. We’re…
Learning As I Go: As contagious as the stomach bug
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist There’s always a carrier. Sometimes the person knows they are carrying something, but other times, they are clueless. Maybe they sit with others at a meal or…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: New to investing?
Kent Patrick Contributor Starting to invest for the first time can feel overwhelming. Between market headlines, unfamiliar terminology and fear of making the wrong decision, many people delay investing simply because they…
From the Sunny Side: A new year
Rick Patrick Columnist I recently saw something funny. Two aliens were talking and one said to the other, “They are celebrating their planet making another circle around their star; I told you…
Need a boost to start or finish a project?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist I’ve struggled with time management all my life. On good days, I make steady progress. On hard days, I feel overwhelmed, discouraged and worn down by the effort…
National Security: War on drugs
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist I had planned on writing this week about the situation in Minnesota with child welfare fraud, but the situation in Venezuela that unfolded this past weekend preempted my…
Learning As I Go: New year, new you
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I saw a lady walking her bicycle up a hill this morning and commented to my family. “Ya’ll see that lady? She hasn’t exercised all year and…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: A fresh start for your financial future
Kent Patrick Contributor The start of a new year brings a natural pause, a chance to reflect, reset and look ahead. While many people focus on resolutions related to health or habits,…