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Can I Get a Witness?

Can I Get a Witness?

Recently, I read a story about witnessing: When he was the pastor of the Methodist church in Scarborough, William Sangster had an eccentric member who tried to…

Three Minutes of Fame

Three Minutes of Fame

We just had the longest Bored Supervisor meeting in the history of Stump County.  It lasted until it was time for all of us to go home…

Handling Stress Well?

Handling Stress Well?

What does your schedule look like?  Kids, Work, Church, Housework, Friends, Family, Health Issues, School, Football, Soccer, Cheerleading, Band…  Are they all adding pressure to your already…

The Family Business

The Family Business

Many of you know people who received the mentorship of their parents and entered the family profession.  In my community, Ronnie learned how to be a farmer…

Outer and Inner Mysteries

Outer and Inner Mysteries

Any thinking person will admit the mystery of the universe with its vast spaces and myriad constellations.  However, the mystery of man’s life is just as astonishing. …

So Many Sayings

So Many Sayings

This reporter is always on the lookout for a different slant on things.  As I looked back over some of my notes from the past, I came…

One Man Doing Right is a Majority

One Man Doing Right is a Majority

Before ascending to Heaven to be at the right hand of His Father, Jesus comforted His disciples with the following promise: “ Fear not, little flock; for…

How Forgiven Are We?

How Forgiven Are We?

Psalm 52 in the Bible is a poem of confession. And it makes two vital points. When I hide my sin, God is against me. Or as…

Lame Excuses

Lame Excuses

Mike Lupica writes in Esquire: Deion “Prime Time” Sanders, outfielder for the Atlanta Braves and cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons, is the only athlete to have hit…

When Is It Too Much of a Good Thing?

When Is It Too Much of a Good Thing?

Are you old enough to remember PONG?  Do you remember how exciting it was to move the wall and see the ball bounce?  Do you think Thomas…