by Larry Greenfield | Dec 17, 2010 | Opinion
I think I have a decent theory on why the committee choosing lectionary texts for Advent in Year A of the reading cycle chose a passage from James. It goes something like this: Because the Advent season promotes the virtues of “waiting” and...
by Robert Parham | Dec 17, 2010 | Opinion
When I entered the hotel lobby on the first morning of a Muslim-Baptist mission trip to Tanzania for the distribution of mosquito-repellent nets, I heard the sound system playing “Silent Night” by an American artist and felt the needed breeze from the...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Dec 17, 2010 | Opinion
In some Advent traditions, the fourth Sunday of Advent focuses on love. In others, it centers on salvation. The two themes are not incompatible. It is because of God’s love that our salvation is possible. It is because we have experienced salvation that we can...
by John D. Pierce | Dec 17, 2010 | Opinion
By John Pierce A few years ago I pulled over my car and shot this photo — somewhere in West Central Georgia, I believe. Perhaps the signs help explain the concept of “general” stores. Being more of a generalist than a specialist has come in handy for me as an editor....
by Ron Crawford | Dec 16, 2010 | Opinion
On my second Sunday as pastor of the church, Oscar said to me, “Well, you have been here two Sundays and you haven’t come to see me yet.” Though going by to see Oscar was on my list, after his comment I decided to wait two more weeks before I went by...
by Karen Spears Zacharias | Dec 16, 2010 | Opinion
Best Buy, Kirkland’s and Alaska Airlines all made the nice list, but Nordstrom, Macy’s and Barnes & Noble had better watch out. They’ve been tagged on the naughty side of Christmas. But don’t blame Santa; he’s not the one keeping this...
