by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 8, 2014 | Opinion
I could be called a word man, I suppose — whether writing, reading, editing, teaching, or preaching, I’m dealing with words. And I like words. Love them, and the way they can be so expressive or descriptive or evocative. But sometimes words fail. How can...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 5, 2014 | Opinion
Raleigh’s “Wide Open Bluegrass Festival,” a two-day celebration built around the International Bluegrass Music Association’s annual shindig, is a pot full of stories waiting to happen. Every bluegrass song tells a story, whether it’s a...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 1, 2014 | Opinion
Does the world see Christianity as a friendly and hospitable faith? We’d like to think so, but the truth is that many people perceive Christians primarily as judgmental folk who are focused on the afterlife and care little about others’ present needs. That’s a problem...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Sep 29, 2014 | Opinion
If life were to insist that I live full-time in a city and I could pick, Seattle would be at the top of my list. I wouldn’t say I’m in love with Seattle, but I am a bit infatuated with the bustling metropolis on the ridge above Puget Sound. I’d been...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Sep 23, 2014 | Opinion
North Carolina’s sixth annual “Elevating Preaching” conference encouraged preachers to address needed issues while also incorporating elements of hope into their sermons. The conference, co-sponsored by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North...
