by Colin Harris | Oct 8, 2019 | Opinion
Borrowing the title of Mitch Albom’s popular reflections on his visits with a beloved mentor, my thoughts from my regular visits with the prophet Jeremiah in some ways mirror his. Words and insights from others can have a profound effect on how we see the world and...
by Laura Landgraf | Oct 8, 2019 | Opinion
Every Saturday night, the Walsh families gathered for dinner, music and cousin time. There were nine children, ranging in age from 4 to 15. It was boisterously good fun. Kids catapulted across the lawn playing games, adults barbecued and set tables for dinner. The...
by Randy Greene | Oct 7, 2019 | Opinion
Exceeding expectations can be a dangerous thing to do. I work in a creative environment that has tight deadlines and high stakes, and the team I work with is brilliant, driven and passionate. We are often given projects that challenge us, and we love the thrill of...
by Drew Patton | Oct 7, 2019 | Opinion
I fear my story is uncommon. That’s the depression – that I’m alone. I fear my story is all too common. That’s the cynicism and the experience – hurting churches hurt pastors. This story begins where my last ministry employment ended. I still don’t know why it ended....
by Ed Hogan | Oct 4, 2019 | Opinion
I owe a student an apology. I teach English at a public high school, and I was visiting in Ms. Morgan’s class as they engaged in a Socratic seminar and discussed justice. More specifically, they were talking about John Steinbeck’s book, “Of Mice and Men.” Here is a...
by Merianna Harrelson | Oct 4, 2019 | Opinion
This weekend, Columbia, South Carolina, will celebrate Famously Hot Gay Pride with a parade and all kinds of festivities. If you follow social media, you know that Gay Pride events are happening all across the country. While it may seem as though we have come so far...
