Category: Editorials

Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Well, we have just finished the Presidential primary. And in August, we have the primary for state, county and local offices to deal with. And, then, the…

On Fridays, I teach an acrylic painting class. The prep for each lesson starts off pretty technical; I have to come up with an idea of what I wish to paint, and…

May I ask you some personal questions, friend to friend? How is sin affecting your perception of God’s love for you? How is your sin affecting your Christian journey?  Now another: Why…

Title IX is the program which permits women’s sports at all public levels. With it are scholarships which permit many young women the opportunity to attend universities as college-athletes. The women compete…

I couldn’t tell you one topic I learned in eighth grade science class, but I’ll never forget Jeff.* He was a plain sort of guy. Nice to others. Generally kind. But the…

In the beginning days of the church, when preachers and teachers were not abundant, letters were written, sometimes to a large audience, to encourage Christians to put into practice their faith. The…

A quick glance at the calendar tells me that “St. Paddy’s Day” is quickly approaching. I have always been fascinated by my Irish heritage. Although I have never been to the “Emerald…

Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Is all history bunk? Well, over the years, this columnist has tried to track down the primary source for the quote that Henry Ford was supposed to…

Since being in college and moving away from Madison, I’ve met several people that seem “different.” I quickly learned the way people were raised has a big effect on how “different” or…

A highway sign tells me to merge because my lane is ending. As soon as possible, I do.  Then, where the lane ends, I see that several drivers who were behind me…

Donald Trump is a “threat to democracy.” So goes a major Democratic Party talking point. The Biden campaign says this will be one of the major campaign points in the 2024 race….

I chased every rainbow when I was a kid. Like most, I was convinced I would find the legendary pot of gold waiting for me on the ground at the bottom. I’d…

I remember a recent word of advice given to me a while back that has turned out to be quite good. It isn’t anything monumental and it’s probably something many of you…

Matthew records three reactions of the crowd as to how Jesus taught. They felt amazed, they witnessed how He taught with authority and they could see He taught differently than the scribes…

Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist At the turn of the millennium, just after the Sept. 11 attacks, Toby Keith, who died last month, at 62, was recognized for his string of songs…

Since being in college and playing softball, our cherished “off days” have always had something in common: rain. No matter the time of year or if the days leading up to our…

How devastating would it be if you discovered you’d accidentally recorded a conversation with your spouse, child or neighbor that didn’t show you at your best?  How quickly would you try to…

We think we know an invasion when we see it. World War II in Europe clearly began when the German army invaded the Polish border on Sept. 1, 1939. The circumstances were…

It’s amazing how certain medical procedures become a common thread that unites people. When I told folks I was having a colonoscopy, the stories and advice poured out (see what I did…

As Jesus brings His sermon to a conclusion, He presents two choices to the listener. He illustrates those choices by talking about building a house on a rock or on sand (Matthew…