Opinion
Forty-eight days
A subscriber, who lives just outside Nashville, TN, sent this picture to us a few days back. This particular newspaper was mailed on Tuesday, September 16. The subscriber notes that it was received on Monday, November 3. It took roughly 48 days for the United States Postal Service to deliver this newspaper to its destination.…
Read More“We haven’t raised millage”
I cringe when I hear a politician say the above statement. They like to brag and act like they are doing us property taxpayers a favor. How about reducing the millage rate? I believe that would make a property owner happy, including me. While the statement above could be true, what politicians fail to say…
Read MoreThe real church: Divine teleology versus contemporary individual sanctity
The institution of the Church, in its original design, was conceived not merely as a place of worship but as a radically functional community; the living and cohesive “Body of Christ.” This foundational teleology, its intended purpose, stands in stark contrast to how many individuals today approach its sanctity, often viewing it through a lens…
Read MoreSales vs. Service
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…
Read MoreThe Unchanging Word in a Shifting World: Has the Church Lost its Agenda?
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…
Read MoreShutdown concerns
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…
Read MoreWho is responsible for your decisions?
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…
Read MoreThe Future Includes Latinas!
To be Latina is to be part of a legacy that refuses to be silenced. It means carrying generations of strength, resilience, and love in every step you take. It’s joy and pain, pride and struggle all woven together into a story that continues to inspire the world. Being Latina is more than an…
Read MoreIt’s a big club, and you ain’t in it
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…
Read MoreUnholy roots of Halloween: A Christian wake-up call
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.…
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