by Tony W. Cartledge | May 4, 2009 | Opinion
Here’s a thought that’s been bugging me … a day rarely passes without some mention of another giant ship (or two or six) being hijacked by Somali pirates who arrive in tiny skiffs. The maritime Davids are so successful, apparently, because the...
by Tony W. Cartledge | May 3, 2009 | Opinion
A recent American Religious Identification Survey revealed that the percentage of Americans who self-identify themselves as Christians is declining, most notably in New England. Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a frequent blogger,...
by Tony W. Cartledge | May 1, 2009 | Opinion
There is this bird …A bird who loves to sit in a tree just outside our bedroom window.A bird who loves to sing.Loudly.A bird who thinks 5:00 a.m. should be everybody’s wake-up time.What should I do about this bird?Shooting it isn’t an option, given...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Apr 29, 2009 | Opinion
Former presidents generally make a killing on the speech circuit, and I suspect George W. Bush will get his share of high-dollar gigs. I’ve noticed, however, that he’s been conspicuous by his absence since leaving the White House in January, keeping a...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Apr 25, 2009 | Opinion
Baptists Today honored James M. Dunn with its ninth annual Judson-Rice Award April 24. More than 270 persons attended the dinner event at Bridger Field House in Winston-Salem, held between sessions of a regional New Baptist Covenant celebration meeting in Wait Chapel...