by Starlette Thomas | Sep 4, 2019 | Opinion
Last Wednesday marked the 64th anniversary of Emmett Till’s death. The 14-year-old African American boy from Chicago was killed in Money, Mississippi, on Aug. 28, 1955. I know his story by heart; it was the first one I learned on domestic terrorism and mob lynching...
by Merianna Harrelson | Sep 3, 2019 | Opinion
This week marks the cultural celebration of the end of the summer in the U.S. We have celebrated Labor Day since 1885 as a way to remember the social and economic success of the American worker. To many, Monday’s celebration was the last day to spend time with friends...
by John DeWitt | Sep 3, 2019 | Opinion
I came to a revelation recently; I have a judgment problem. I do not so much have a problem when it comes to those on the margins or those who many Christians most often judge, but I have a judgement problem against conservatives. I am a senior at Liberty University...
by Mitch Carnell | Sep 3, 2019 | Opinion
Susan Sparks reflects on humor that is joyful and therapeutic in her book, “Preaching Punchlines.” She is not speaking of humor that is scornful, rude, hateful or judgmental, but humor that lifts us up and honors. She quickly banishes any thoughts that she is...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Sep 2, 2019 | Opinion
Sara Ann Hobbs was a force of nature with a heart for others. When she died August 28 in Silver City, New Mexico, in the home she shared with long-time friend Nancy Curtis, Hobbs reached the end of a long and pioneering journey. The journey began in Anniston, AL, in...
by Ginger Hughes | Aug 31, 2019 | Opinion
By: Ginger Hughes Some days I read the top news stories and other days I skim the headlines; however, the outcome is often the same. I see negativity, discord, and division. It seems no matter the topic, from politics to sports and everything in between, our...
