by Tony W. Cartledge | Feb 3, 2012 | Opinion
[Update: What follows was written before a breaking announcement that the Komen foundation has reversed field.] I think it’s a safe bet that more people recognize pink ribbons as a sign of breast cancer prevention and research than would recognize the name Susan...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Feb 1, 2012 | Opinion
Today’s paper points to a historic low in tithing among Americans, which should come as no surprise to anyone who plays a role in trying to balance church budgets these days. Programs are being cut, mission offerings sliced, and staff positions pared away...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 28, 2012 | Opinion
I just read through an appealing little book called Bless Her Heart: Life as a Young Clergy Woman (Chalice Press, 2011). It’s written by Ashley-Anne Masters and Stacy Smith, both of whom are ministers in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and active participants in...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 25, 2012 | Opinion
Walter B. (Buddy) Shurden spoke twice at Campbell University this week. Both addresses were perceptive and challenging, worthy of a wider audience. I want to hit a few of the high spots from the Monday evening service of “Celebrating Our Baptist Heritage,”...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 23, 2012 | Opinion
If you want to see a movie that will clench your viscera, lift your spirits, and remind you of something very important, check out Red Tails, George Lucas’ movie about the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. Samuel and I went over the weekend, and it’s...
