Finding the perfect joy
How often do we sing or hear the hymn "Joy to the World” during Christmas? This iconic song, often sung by a choir, carries...
Let there be peace on earth
Just wait, the cold air is coming….. finally! Thank goodness, because it seems odd to put up a Christmas tree in t-shirts and shorts....
For this growing church in Athens, a new organ brings even more hope
For decades now, people in the United States have become less religious. Reports of emptying places of worship abound across the country, and now,...
Let’s embrace the joy of the season
Well, folks, this is the beginning of our holidays. Diets fly out the window this week, and Santa soon flies in on a sleigh....
TMU students pack hundreds of boxes for Operation Christmas Child
Students at Truett McConnell University (TMU) packed 800 boxes for Operation Christmas Child on Tuesday night. TMU's Send Team organized the event where students...
The lesson of the hen and cow
How often did you hear your mother say, "Eat those peas and carrots on your plate! There are starving children who would give anything...
Bethlehem Baptist welcomes new pastor
At 43 years old, Rick Hermann has had his share of ministerial and pastoral experiences. While he spent a total of 15 years on...
Those who look like me
When I was born in a small southern town after World War II, most people looked like me. The ones that didn't, such as...
God will see us through
Death, destruction, and terror accompany us during our lives. When we view the aftermath of hurricanes, fires, and wars, we often turn away and...
Loving America to death?
A few years ago, during a presidential election, a long-time friend and I were not on the same page regarding voting. She was adamant...
‘Her name was Grandpa!’ Part II
Nine years ago, when I began my second career as a columnist, one of my early stories was "Her Name Was Grandpa!" I authored...
If we just use our faith
As followers of God, we are called to worship and actively use our faith. I've experienced faith's transformative power so often because I required...