North Stars

Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. John Adams 1798 By Dr. Jim Ferguson How do you know what’s right? But the question presupposes that there is such a thing as right or some standard...

Lady Vols Softball: A Consistent Contender

By Mark Nagi It’s a shame that the Tennessee Lady Vols softball team didn’t win the Women’s College World Series when they had Monica Abbott, the best pitcher on the planet. From 2004 to 2007, Abbott set career and single-season records with 189 wins, 2440 strikeouts,...

The Voice Above the Noise

By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor One of the most remarkable abilities God has given us is the ability to recognize a familiar voice. A mother can identify her child’s cry in a crowded room. A husband can pick out his wife’s voice from dozens...

Sadie

  By Joe Rector Thursday evening, I took Sadie out for her after-supper constitutional. After she finished her business, I sat on the grass and reeled my dog in. She was ready to go inside and receive her nightly dessert (dog bone), but I needed her to wait just...