Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks I struggled with a car purchase three years ago, wondering what my dad would’ve said. He was a steelworker, and his compa... Read more
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks I enjoyed teaching a study a few months ago but puzzled over a comment the textbook author made: “Sometimes we [Ch... Read more
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks It was a TV program called “To Tell The Truth.” Three people came onto the stage, claiming to be a person of... Read more
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks Many churches near interstate highways have funds set aside for stranded travelers. An area convenience store lets our c... Read more
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks Jim Rockford taught me how to respond when asked, “How much will this cost?” I reply, “Two hundred dollars a day, plus e... Read more
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks It was a fearful time in 2006 when a number of rural churches were burned in Alabama. I remember a deacon’s meetin... Read more
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks During our years in Selma, Ala., two movie production crews came to the city. The first was the crew of “Blue Sky,” who... Read more
Editor’s note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks, Special to The Tribune I found former Congressman John Boehner’s new book at our library and finished it a few weeks ago... Read more
Editor’s note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks, Special to The Tribune A college student applied for the music position in our church. She was a good musician and had a... Read more
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks Singer Tony Orlando recorded “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” in 1973, the story of a man after release from prison. He... Read more
