Faith in tough times

The Christian community in Dalton, Ga., is not giving up although times are mighty tough there. An ecumenical gathering called “24/7: Faith in the Real World” is one rallying point.Last Monday night, the quarterly dinner event — sponsored by Baptist,...

Still Praying for Gaza

News that even in these straitened times international donors have responded so generously to the needs of Gaza is very welcome.   Not just the ravages of the recent war (if so one-sided a conflict can be given that name) but years of economic decline need to be put...

Garden Imagery Finds Expression in Church Project

The Bible begins and ends in a garden. While these images may have surprisingly originated from Persia (Iran)—given no pre-exilic prophet speaks of them—their powerful influence throughout scripture and upon Western civilization cannot be overstated.   Isaiah 51:3...

“Angel Food” founders get wings clipped

The founders of “Angel Food,” a Georgia-based “non-profit” that uses churches to sell discount groceries, are back at work following a court-brokered agreement, but without their company credit cards and exorbitant salaries.Joe and Linda Wingo...