Rick Patrick Columnist This time of year, we are reminded on a regular basis of the nativity story. The story comes through in many ways, music, movies, sermons, church program and more….
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A Christmas Reminder: You are loved more than you realize
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Years ago, I cuddled my one-year-old granddaughter. Looking into her sweet little face, I said, “Emma, do you know how much I love you?” Immediately, I sensed my…
National Security: Assimilation
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist In the last few weeks, we’ve been made aware of corruption in Minneapolis among the Somali community where billions of dollars in welfare payments have not gone to…
Learning As I Go: Advent joy
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist It’s everywhere this time of year. Joy. We hear it in songs and see it on wall hangings. We talk about the joy of the Christmas season…
From the Sunny Side: Santa works at the bank
Rick Patrick Columnist This week, “From the Sunny Side” is a “Best of” column from December of 2016. I hope you enjoy and may this holiday season be a safe and wonderful…
What extraordinary adventures are we missing out on?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Do you struggle to trust God when He leads you in a new direction? Is it hard to believe that God has a plan for you – at…
National Security: Affordability
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist The new buzzword floating about in political speak is “affordability.” Democrats are now proclaiming this is the central issue to win the 2026 mid-term elections. It’s a new…
Learning As I Go: Advent peace
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I remember being a child and praying for peace on earth. Bright-eyed, hopeful and innocent, I believed with my whole heart that God would answer. He could…
A visible peace that inspires hope
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Despite your brokenness, wouldn’t you like to experience the kind of peace that others envy? Wouldn’t you like to feel a peace that defies understanding, no matter what’s…
From the Sunny Side: Let the music play
Rick Patrick Columnist I have never been one to pay much attention to what others say I should do in terms of when I should begin my annual yuletide celebration. There are…
National Security: Advent
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist This past Sunday was the first Sunday of the season of Advent. In the liturgical calendar, this Sunday also marks the start of the church year. That’s why…
Learning As I Go: Advent Hope
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I typed the word “hope” into the search engine. Top 10 Stories of Hope in 2025 Stories of Hope Share Stories of Hope Purchase Stories of Hope…
Gifts Produce Unity and Maturity
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist Jesus wanted there to be unity among His followers. He wanted them to grow into mature Christians. Paul said Jesus provided five gifts to “equip the saints” and…
“Tron: Ares” ignites the Grid, glowing with neon brilliance and human heart
Bri Rodriguez news@greenepublishing.com The Tron universe returns in spectacular form with “Tron: Ares,” a visually striking and socially charged continuation of the digital odyssey that began more than four decades ago. Under…
Celebrating Giving Tuesday: A day of impact and community support
Stacy Bush Contributor Each year, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving marks Giving Tuesday—a global movement dedicated to generosity, compassion and community impact. While holiday shopping often takes center stage in the days prior,…
Learning As I Go: Thankful
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist I’m thankful for the house that protects us day and night I’m thankful for my children even when they fuss and fight I’m thankful for the food…
National Security: Governance
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist One of the things that makes America special is that we are a republic of united but sovereign states. There are many issues that are not covered by…
Learning As I Go: When things fall apart
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…
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…