by Ray Hill | Dec 6, 2015 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives
By Ray Hill There was a time when members of the United States Senate were not only considered some of the most talented and extraordinary people in their respective states, but the entire country. Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, and John C. Calhoun all occupied seats in...
by design | Nov 30, 2015 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson After illness and surgery it’s hard to get back in the swing of things. During the darker moments of my “sabbatical” I wondered if I would ever write again. However, the Psalmist wrote, “…tears may last for a night, but joy comes with the...
by Mike Steely | Nov 30, 2015 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com I was at a local auto service center recently to get the oil changed in my wife’s car on a FREE oil change coupon. I’ve had work done there many times and the last time I was given two free oil changes. Since it’s difficult to find...
by design | Nov 30, 2015 | Beeler, Columnist
By Richie Beeler Corryton (Baptist) Church has a heart for missionaries. Sixteen years ago God gave Paul Cowell of Whitestone Country Inns in Kingston a vision to minister to missionaries around the world. Because of the enormous difficulties missionaries can face,...
by Joe Rector | Nov 30, 2015 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Amy and I had the opportunity to see “White Christmas” at the Tennessee Theater not long ago. I’m not much for musicals, but this show is different. The cast and orchestra did a commendable job of presenting one of the most loved shows for the Christmas...
by Steve Hunley | Nov 29, 2015 | Columnist, Hunley
By Steve Hunley The question of whether or not America should take in 10,000 Syrian refugees has caught fire with, at last count, 31 governors telling Washington their states don’t want to accept any further refugees. Considering the recent deliberate slaughter of...
