by Mark Tidsworth | Jan 15, 2013 | Opinion
The United Methodist denomination is the latest to make the news regarding its efforts to address the clergy effectiveness debate. First, they decided to do away with guaranteed appointments, then decided to continue the practice. Their ambivalence simply indicates...
by Leroy Seat | Jan 15, 2013 | Opinion
Today, Jan. 15, is his birthday, although the national holiday celebrating it will not be until next Monday, Jan. 21. I’m writing, of course, about Martin Luther King Jr., about whom we will be hearing much this year. King’s famous “I Have a...
by Ace Collins | Jan 15, 2013 | Opinion
In the world of novels, editors are constantly quizzing authors about POV (point of view). Establishing POV is vital for two very important reasons. The first is obvious – a strong POV helps the reader follow the storyline. The second is often overlooked, but it is...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 14, 2013 | Opinion
Driving through Cary on a very foggy Friday night, I was especially careful about driving at a safe speed, stopping completely at intersections, and looking both ways before entering the road. That’s why I was a bit surprised when flashing blue lights suddenly...
by Martin Accad | Jan 14, 2013 | Opinion
Many years ago, when I was 12, I took part in a children’s summer camp in Switzerland, attended mainly by Lebanese, but also by a dozen Syrian kids. I remember a game where children were asked to declare who their hero was. There were, of course, those who had...
by Robert Parham | Jan 14, 2013 | Opinion
January is “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” by presidential proclamation. Human trafficking “is a crime that amounts to modern-day slavery,” said President Obama in his Dec. 31 proclamation. Two years ago, the...
