by James L. Evans | Dec 7, 2009 | Opinion
In the calculus of evangelical theology, there are only two states of being. People are either saved or lost. Saved means they have accepted Jesus as their savior. Lost means they have not. There is no middle ground for evangelicals – no semi-saved or mostly saved....
by Gene Davenport | Dec 7, 2009 | Opinion
The question of the role of government versus individual rights is at least as old as the 17th century. The concept of individual rights arose from the view that because reason is the primary characteristic of human beings, all human beings have the right to select...
by John D. Pierce | Dec 5, 2009 | Opinion
There is a lot of competition for consumer dollars this time of year. It seems that many companies — especially those who hawk their goods on TV – are relying on buyer’s gullibility.Have you ever watched a commercial or infomercial and wondered, “Do people...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Dec 4, 2009 | Opinion
Seven guys in a room.Seven guys sitting, talking, joking — listening. Seven guys sharing their hurts and hopes, their sorrows and joys. Seven guys who care.Seven guys whose friendship goes back more than 20 years, whose collective hairs are turning gray, whose...
by Barry Howard | Dec 4, 2009 | Opinion
When I made a quick stop in a local discount store to pick up a few general items in early October, I couldn’t help but notice the strange combination of items in the promotional section near the front of the store. Half of the aisle was fully stocked with...
by Mike Parnell | Dec 4, 2009 | Opinion
“Precious” is an unrelenting movie. Striking at the heart of any compassionate person, it brings the viewer into a world that is not too far from any door in America. And it calls to us to see the life of one we would easily pass over and not give a...
