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We have all heard about sales and service. The sale is to get you to buy, and the service is what is offered after the sale. There is a big difference between sales and service. There is an old joke about a man who went to heaven and when he got there, Peter met him…

One of the most remarkable things about the Christian faith: its foundation has not shifted an inch in two thousand years. The central tenets, the core morality, the message of salvation, they are etched in ancient texts, immutable and clear. Yet, stepping into many modern churches today, one has to wonder: is this the same…

I’ve read many comments over the past week or two about the reported government shutdown. Not sure why we are still paying taxes to a federal government that is reportedly not working. Maybe some of our members of Congress can explain this. Many comments have been made in the past week or two about SNAP/food…

Who is responsible for the decisions we make in life? When that question is asked, the answer is simple; we are. Now there is a mindset that the government or the taxpayers are responsible for other people’s decisions. When you make decisions in life, whether good or bad, you are responsible for the outcome. This…

It’s a big club and you ain’t in it is a quote from George Carlin. He was a crass comedian, but when he said that, he said a mouthful of truth. He was talking about the ruling class who own and run everything. It got me thinking, and he is right. It is a big…

The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and everywhere we look, symbols of Halloween dominate the cultural landscape. For many, it’s a harmless, fun-filled night of costumes, candy, and carved pumpkins. Yet, for Christians striving to serve a holy and living God, the widespread embrace of Halloween represents a subtle yet profound spiritual compromise.…

Before I get into the remainder of my column this week, could I ask you for a favor? If you have a few moments this week, please remember a special young lady: Jessi Stallings. My son, Cole, and Jessi graduated together in 2018. She went off to college and came back home to teach and…

When we think of a dirt road, it is usually negative. Most people think of rough bumps, dust and mud when it rains. I do not think of it that way. I was reminded of an old country song sang by Sawyer Brown. They are a country group that sang a song titled, The Dirt…