by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 19, 2013 | Opinion
Yesterday (January 18) was my daughter Bethany’s 19th “deathday” (following seven birthdays). Nineteen years is a long time, and it doesn’t sting so much any more, so I didn’t spend the day being maudlin. I spent much of it being amazed....
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 16, 2013 | Opinion
A January 14 press release from LifeWay Christian Resources caught my eye with a surprising headline: “Survey: Most SBC pastors not prepared to die.” I read the release, curious to see if a majority of Southern Baptist Convention pastors — whom one...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 14, 2013 | Opinion
Driving through Cary on a very foggy Friday night, I was especially careful about driving at a safe speed, stopping completely at intersections, and looking both ways before entering the road. That’s why I was a bit surprised when flashing blue lights suddenly...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 9, 2013 | Opinion
It’s amazing how much of ancient Israel is still around, though beneath the ground. Archaeologists continue to do their work during the summer digging seasons, uncovering new finds every year. Archaeology doesn’t always confirm biblical accounts: in fact,...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 7, 2013 | Opinion
Some folks might consider me an embarrassment to my gender, but I confess to being far more hyped over last night’s American premier of Downton Abbey on PBS than today’s BCS title game between Alabama and Notre Dame on ESPN. Image from USA Today sportsI do...
