Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist It’s one p.m. on Saturday at my house. I finally turned off the TV and sat down to write this (hopefully) inspiring column. I already feel better about…
Category: Editorials
National Security: Ash Wednesday
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Today is Ash Wednesday, the Chrisitan festival that marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent lasts forty days (excluding Sundays) and commemorates Jesus’ 40 days of…
Learning As I Go: I don’t know Him like she does
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist Later than I planned to be, I found my way to the back of the sanctuary. I missed announcements and the greeting time was almost over. I…
From the Sunny Side: Little blessings
Rick Patrick Columnist Following February’s frigid beginning recently, we were without running water for a short period of time at our newspaper office. It didn’t take a very long time for Fredy,…
National Security: Detransition
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist A few years ago, gender-dysphoria (confusion) was the rage among young people connected or addicted to social media. I personally know that there was bullying going on to…
Learning As I Go: Obey and trust
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist February, two years ago, I started physical therapy. That January I took a bad fall chasing a lob on the pickleball court (and for those who want…
The Bush Wealth Advantage: Tax Season has begun
This week marks the official opening of the 2026 federal tax filing season, when the Internal Revenue Service begins accepting and processing 2025 individual income tax returns. For many Americans, this filing…
From the Sunny Side: “Hmmmmm”
Rick Patrick Columnist Every once in a while, I will think of something or come across a small bit of information that, to normal people, would fly right past them, unnoticed. I…
National Security: Sanctuary
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Sanctuary refers to a place of worship or place of peace. I’m very familiar with a church sanctuary where we focus on God’s holy word and not things…
Learning As I Go: My thoughts shared at Monday’s school board meeting
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…
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…