Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I’ve been reading Jen Hatmaker’s memoir, “Awake.” For those of you who don’t know her, she wrote several popular Bible studies over a decade ago. A fabulous…
Category: Editorials
National Security: Gettysburg
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Today is the 162nd anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. It is one of the most important speeches ever delivered in our nation’s history. The address took place…
From the Sunny Side: Changing weather
I once heard someone say, “If you don’t like the weather around here, just wait 15 minutes.” These days, I think that is a very true statement. Over the past weekend, the…
Learning As I Go: Leaving a legacy
This week we celebrated my grandpa’s 96th birthday. He still lives alone, drives, tends to his shopping needs, and has his mental faculties. Oh, and most of all, his sense of humor….
National Security: Geopolitics
Growing up in Florida, my attention was across the Atlantic. My ancestors were European. My father served in the European Theater during World War II. It was only natural for me to…
From the Sunny Side: Return to the scene
It has been said that history often repeats itself. This past Friday, I found myself in a similar situation as I faced one November evening in 2019. The Madison County Cowboys had…
When the feeling fades
Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist There was always something about furthering my education that called to me. Right after high school, I made my first attempt at college, full of dreams but not…
Learning As I Go: Lost baby mouse
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist These crisp mornings have caused our kitties to be extra frisky. I love stepping outside and watching them streak by, jump on a random object, then high…
National Security: Florida forestry
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist I retired from the Air Force in 1997, and we moved to Madison County to establish Trinity Farm. One of my principal motivations was to take over responsibility…
From the Sunny Side: Affirmations
Rick Patrick Columnist One of the things I enjoy most about what I am blessed to be able to do is the experience of meeting and talking to the many people who…
The Game of Life: Into the real world
Halie Wetherington Columnist I know it has been a while since you all have heard from me, and truthfully, I have missed sharing my experiences with you. Writing these columns gives me…
From the Sunny Side: Lesson learned
Rick Patrick Columnist You all certainly know by now that we have begun publishing only on Wednesdays. I doubt that will come across as anything new. Of course, that means our weekly…
National Security: Peace
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist Peace prevails in the Middle East. Negotiators for the Trump Administration brokered peace between Hamas and Israel just ten days ago. The latest conflict lasted for two years…
Learning As I Go: Special people
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist When I set out on this writing journey, I had no idea how many amazing relationships God would add into my life. This past weekend, I drove…
National Security: Fascism
Much has been written about the political and cultural divide we are witnessing today in the United States. Inevitably, this leads to name-calling, throwing around invectives to describe the other side. The…
Learning As I Go: Deodorant
I have a morning routine. Once I shower, next is always deodorant. Well, at least it’s supposed to be. I don’t even remember what distracted me, but one morning last week I…
From the Sunny Side: Changing seasons
Rick Patrick Columnist The cooler mornings we have experienced recently have served to remind me that perhaps my favorite times of the year is the time when the seasons change. I…
Five gifts to accomplish unity
Jesus gave to the church five groups of people so that there would be unity among all believers. These were: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers (Ephesians 4:11). Collectively, these five groups…
Learning As I Go: Making our house a home
I imagined living in our house every time we put another board on the wall. For over six years I dreamed of hanging pictures and curtains in each room. But something interesting…
What if we didn’t pray for our pastors?
What kind of impact does your pastor’s influence have on your church, your community, your family? On you? Sadly, many pastors are leaving their churches because they feel discouraged and sometimes unappreciated….