Schism

By Dr. Jim Ferguson Recently, a friend and I agreed to disagree. I believe this is possible because we have mutual respect for each other, and we have far more in common than our differences. Unfortunately, the warring factions in Washington have lost sight of this...

Cheap temptations

By Joe Rector Young folks have always faced plenty of temptations in life. They are things that help individuals to live and choose and learn. Sure, not having to face temptations would make existence easier, but without them, persons don’t have the chance to mature...

The Quietness of Christmas

By Ralphine Major The timing was perfect!  Last Tuesday marked the two-week countdown to Christmas Eve, and  Mother Nature gave us a winter wonderland to enjoy.  It was truly a Christmas card scene! As I check the calendar, it is unbelievable how quickly the days are...

CHRISTMAS CAROLS

By Rosie Moore Carols were first sung in Europe thousands of years ago, but these were not Christmas Carols. They were pagan songs, sung at the winter Solstice celebrations as people danced round stone circles. The word Carol actually means dance or song of praise and...