by Danny Chisholm | Aug 3, 2016 | Opinion
One of the most difficult jobs during a presidential election has to be that of a pastor. Although noticing a number of ministers openly endorsing one candidate or another, I’ve often thought that this action could alienate members of his or her congregation....
by Danny Chisholm | Jun 2, 2016 | Opinion
There are more payday loan and title loan companies in Missouri than Starbucks, McDonald’s and Wal-Marts combined. Think about that. It’s hard to imagine being charged 450 percent on a 30-day loan for $650, but I saw one of these loan applications for...
by Danny Chisholm | Mar 14, 2016 | Opinion
We buried the Alleluia on Feb. 14. It was strange to do this on Valentine’s Day, but we made it work. On this first Sunday of Lent, several children came down the center aisle carrying a banner that had one word on it: Alleluia. They went to the chancel area,...
by Danny Chisholm | Feb 10, 2016 | Opinion
I learned recently that one of my fellow pastor friends agreed to serve on a political committee to get one of his party’s candidates elected president of the United States. My friend is currently serving as a pastor of a local church. I am disappointed that he...
by Danny Chisholm | Nov 3, 2015 | Opinion
Predatory lending practices within the payday loan industry are coming under increased scrutiny from government and faith leaders in Springfield, Missouri. The issue has been placed on the legislative agenda for the Springfield city council for 2016. It’s a...
