by John D. Pierce | Oct 24, 2011 | Opinion
By John Pierce Naysayers seem to be evenly distributed. You can find at least one in about every organization (especially churches) and community. They like to speak first and often — as well as work behind the scenes. Their modus operandi is: “I’m...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 24, 2011 | Opinion
I’m not much of a shopper, especially as a destination experience, but I finally got around to visiting an IKEA store. I’ve heard people talk about IKEA as if the stores had pearly gates and golden streets. I’ve known of folks who drive more than 100...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Oct 24, 2011 | Opinion
While I love reading the biblical prophets, preaching from them is a difficult, daunting task. I imagine many of us who are engaged in regular preaching often avoid the prophetic texts when they appear in the lectionary because the other three lections often seem more...
by Mitch Carnell | Oct 24, 2011 | Opinion
By all reports, the workplace is at its most toxic level. Bullying, disrespect and hostility are rampant. The protracted economic meltdown has only served to make matters worse. The result is an unhealthy environment that is costing both employers and employees....
by Robert Parham | Oct 24, 2011 | Opinion
Jesus showed up at the demonstration of the Occupy London Stock Exchange on Oct. 15. At least, a demonstrator was dressed as Jesus, according to an Associated Press photograph. Occupy London Stock Exchange is a spinoff of Occupy Wall Street (OWS). The London...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 21, 2011 | Opinion
Moammar Gadhafi is dead and another revolution is over — or is it? The trouble with overturning a government is figuring out what to do next and getting it done before another uprising begins. I know this firsthand. Most people would never suspect that...
