Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist The significance of one. Yes, Peter Buxtun should be one of the remembered. It was his information about a 40-year government experiment that left hundreds of poor…
Category: Editorials
The christian’s relationship to the world
As part of the effort of James to help Christians be living by God’s wisdom, he speaks to them about their relationship to the world. He uses some bold and harsh words…
Learning As I Go: The older we get
“When you have kids, you’ll understand.” “When you become a grandparent, you’ll get it.” “When things stop working like they should, it’ll make more sense.” I’ve heard those older than me say…
National Security: Hillbilly
Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) is the Republican nominee for vice president. He just turned 40 a few weeks ago, so he is quite young, elected to public office for the first time…
Jesus calls us to live in freedom
“I wish I was allowed to eat!” This was the constant thought that plagued me for years. It seemed so unfair that others were allowed to eat. But not me. Whose rules…
From the Sunny Side: Eight years … and counting
Yesterday marked a bit of a milestone for me. It was on Aug. 15, eight years ago, that I began my adventure here at Greene Publishing. It has certainly been a nice…
The Game of Life: College Edition Fake it ’till you make it
My dear readers, you will never guess the new opportunity being presented to me this time. For the fall of my senior year at UWF, I have been tasked with leading a…
Passing Parade: Are you doing enough?
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Do you remember Sept. 11, 2001? Yes, that one. Nine-eleven. Yes, it’s just like Otis Redding’s classic song: “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay.” Imagine, on…
Source of quarrels and conflicts
Why do good friends have heated arguments over trivial issues? Why do Christians express their disagreements using strong, loud verbal language? Why do these quarrels and conflicts sometimes escalate to someone being…
Learning As I Go: Fighting through the wind
One of the highlights of the recent hurricane was hanging out in the living room with my kids. We laughed, talked, read books, camped out on the couches and had the best…
National Security: Jobs
Political observers tell us there are three main issues that matter to voters this fall – the economy, the border and crime; otherwise known as EBC. Whichever candidate and/or party best addresses…
We can be free from destructive conduct
I can’t think of a more liberating feeling than telling Satan, “I’m breaking up with you! You won’t control me any longer, because I found Somebody else!” Do you agree? Then why…
From the Sunny Side: MadisonStrong > Debby
As I left a meeting among community leaders on Sunday morning, prior to Hurricane Debby’s arrival in Madison, I was struck with a great feeling of pride in my community. There was…
The Game of Life: College Edition Kingdom identity
The message we heard on Sunday was one that really made sense to me. We talked about kingdom identity and citizenship, as well as how we show that citizenship. I have talked…
Passing Parade: Ban on Christian sports group reversed
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist A federal judge has ruled that the District of Columbia government schools must allow a nationwide sports group, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), to open a…
Source of quarrels and conflicts
Why do good friends have heated arguments over trivial issues? Why do Christians express their disagreements using strong, loud verbal language? Why do these quarrels and conflicts sometimes escalate to someone being…
Learning As I Go: Snake in my house
There are those moments that shape you for a lifetime…and then there are those moments that make you freak out, freeze, and forget how to function. Last week, my experience was the…
Is it time to reverse course?
Are you tired of holding your breath, hoping your choices won’t catch up with you, scared someone will find out about your messed up life? When everything feels as if it’s coming…
God should be blessed
We often think of the word “blessed” in the context of God doing something for an individual. However, in Paul’s opening comments to the “saints who are at Ephesus and who are…
Ponderings: Thoughts on friendship
A few months ago, someone asked me if it was weird for me, being the “only girl” in my group of friends. I admit, the question took me a little by surprise,…
