By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “We should get it because it is good, and it is God,” says Chandler, 8. Children see things through uncomplicated eyes. What else do we need to know? Living w... Read more
By Carey Kinsolving and Friends “We can learn that God can rescue us from yucky darkness,” says Mollie Mae, 6. Darkness is indeed yucky, especially when you’re six years old. From the Bible... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks I remember how angry the man was. He came to our hotel one evening with a confirmation number. I pulled it up on the computer and discovered the reservation was for the... Read more
By David Carroll I have a friend named Ben. He’s in his 70s, is retired from a successful career, and leads a busy, fulfilling life. He’s endured a couple of health setbacks during the past... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks Christian tradition says the Apostle Peter was pastor of the Christian church in Rome. He preached the gospel and went about doing good before Nero’s persecution claimed... Read more
By Michael J. Brooks It was long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away when it happened. Actually it was in Indiana when I was a seminary student in Louisville, but it was a long time ago. Thi... Read more
By Josh Winslett John 1:6 reads, “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.” The apostle John uses this language to remind the reader that John the Baptist was not the... Read more
By June Mathews I love crackers. And when I say I love crackers, I mean I REALLY LOVE crackers. Cheese crackers, oyster crackers, butter crackers, graham crackers, Goldfish (I’m particularly... Read more
By June Mathews After 60 years of mostly clean living, my reputation recently took a hit when word got out that I’m a pothead. Now before my mother gets the wrong idea and calls her fellow m... Read more
David Carroll’s News and Notes: Bouquets for the living
By David Carroll, commentary Recently I was honored to deliver the eulogy for my uncle, Owen Norris of Ider, Alabama. He was a child of the Great Depression. He learned how to build and fix... Read more