by Bill Wilson | Jul 11, 2013 | Opinion
You remember the story of “The Three Little Pigs,” don’t you? Sent out by their mother to make their way in the world, they live in fear of the “Big Bad Wolf.” Their first order of business is to build their houses. Choosing the path of...
by Bob Newell | Jul 10, 2013 | Opinion
It’s not at all uncommon to see death notices posted on the side of buildings on the streets in Athens, Greece. This is the remarkably economical and semi-efficient means by which a local neighborhood is notified of a death and the plan for memorial services at...
by Bill Holmes | Jul 10, 2013 | Opinion
How often from the waiting rooms and hallways of hospitals do I hear, “Let us hope he can rally again!” or “Is it really over?” Several years ago, I stood by the bedside of an elderly woman who was in the last minutes of her life. Her husband...
by Ircel Harrison | Jul 10, 2013 | Opinion
Some church leaders disagree with the idea that we now live in a post-denominational world. If they are arguing that issues of doctrine and polity are still important to many Christians, I can understand their position a bit. There are still congregations that are...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 9, 2013 | Opinion
Coming down to earth from nine days of Baptist meetings in Jamaica had its positive and negative aspects. The upside was finding several ripe tomatoes on my vines, enough squash for multiple meals, and plenty of bell peppers for stir-fry. I’ve eaten a whole...
by Ed Hogan | Jul 9, 2013 | Opinion
I am Texan through and through. I was born in Mississippi, but I got here as quick as I could. I believe that barbecue ought to be eaten without sauce and that chili is better without beans. There is only one “America’s Team” and it resides in Texas....
