Category: Editorials

This week, Holy Week, is the most important celebration in the Christian calendar. It began this past Sunday with Palm Sunday, recalling Jesus Christ’s triumphant yet humble entrance into Jerusalem. It ends…

Mini golf is a unique activity which involves both luck and skill, neither of which my family possess. When we approached each hole, we laughed at the par. Most signs indicated the…

The writer of James expresses a truth that is quite hard to comprehend and put into practice. He tells the Christian to “consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various…

As any of my close associates can easily tell you, I am not a morning person. Fortunately, I do manage to make it up every morning and do what I need to…

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…

Rick Patrick Columnist 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…

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…