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Where Should I Send My Kids to School - August 2014

Where Should I Send My Kids to School?

Pastor, where should I send my kids to school? As pastor to many young families, I get this question quite often, and I think it’s a question well worth asking. I also believe a pastor must be very wise... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner - Layered Lettuce Salad

Sunday Dinner: Layered Lettuce Salad

Every household and every restaurant serves them. People living alone or large families serve them. Some say green “salat” — others say mixed salad, fresh salad, tossed salad, garden salad, etc. Regardless of the name you use, this dish... Continue Reading »

What Is the Purpose of School - August 2014

What Is the Purpose of School?

It is possible to go to a school and not receive a very good education, and it is also possible to be educated without the formality of school. What is the purpose of school? The short answer is to... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest: Reverse Mortgage

There are a lot of commercials on television regarding reverse mortgages. They are promoted as a great way for homeowners with little or no debt on their home to be able to supplement their income for the rest of... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls - Responsibility of Freedom

Outside the Walls: The Responsibility of Freedom

Her fingers slowly tied the yellow ribbon around the wire fence. It was a ritual she had done every morning, month after month, as she walked in the early morning around the farm. The field was glistening with morning... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy - July 2014

Wholly Healthy: We All Need More Sleep

I have spent a great deal of my career working at night and sleeping during the day. At one point, I worked full-time night shifts for roughly seven years. Near the end of that adventure, my wife, Jan, said,... Continue Reading »

Last Word - Faith and Freedom

From the Editor: Faith and Freedom

Can a Christian also be patriotic? I am a Christian and a patriot. I love Christ Jesus and I love America. It is possible to love God and country. Michael Bryant, dean of the School of Christian Studies at... Continue Reading »

Comic Belief: Free Ties

My oldest daughter went to a private university. Private universities don’t charge tuition. They just say, “Send all the money you have.” And they had taken all I had. During these college days, I had a speaking engagement and... Continue Reading »

Christian Worldview - July 2014

Christian Worldview: How Do We Know That God Exists?

How do we know things? For example, how do you know which flavor of ice cream tastes best? You sample some different flavors and identify the one that is most pleasing. (Which is bound to be chocolate chip, of... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner - Mama’s Scalloped Oysters

Sunday Dinner: Mama’s Scalloped Oysters

We are continuing our bow to South Carolina’s long coast line and fishing/seafood industry. Years ago, you couldn’t have had today’s dish during the summer because oysters were usually not available in months that didn’t contain the letter “r.”... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest: Estate Planning — What Is It?

Have you ever received an invitation to a free lunch or dinner from a financial institution, encouraging you to listen to their presentation on estate planning? You probably thought it wasn’t worth your time, because only wealthy people need... Continue Reading »

Last Word - June 2014

Editor’s Word: Is Biblical Preaching Relevant Today?

What helps Americans grow in their faith? Most who are reading this would probably include in their answer the study of God’s Word and being involved in church. However, a recent survey by Barna Research dealt with that question.... Continue Reading »