by Michael Helms | Apr 14, 2016 | Opinion
The prophet Hosea boldly told the people of his day that God was tired of being placated by their symbolic measures of worship. Instead he told them, “I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings”...
by Michael Helms | Feb 25, 2016 | Opinion
I don’t like to lose. I don’t know anyone who does. I especially don’t like to lose to braggarts. There’s one sure way to shut up a braggart and that’s to beat one. Maybe that’s why I’ve always liked the story of David and...
by Michael Helms | Feb 8, 2016 | Opinion
My father-in-law, as a master gardener, has a close connection to the earth. He has enriched his garden through the years with hundreds of loads of pecan hulls from the local pecan company. Because the earth gives back so freely and because he believes it’s a...
by Michael Helms | Oct 30, 2015 | Opinion
All religions attempt to make sense of death. Death is an enemy, the ultimate enemy. It represents an exit from what we know into what we don’t know. While our religion has some effect on how we grieve, grief is a universal response to loss. Everyone grieves....
by Michael Helms | Oct 8, 2015 | Opinion
The University of Georgia’s football coach, Mark Richt, was praised recently for his ethics and integrity. The USA Today article written by Dan Wolken cited Richt as being among the best in college football in these areas, but pointed out that seven colleges...
