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Editor’s Word: Pray for America

On Sept. 11, 2001, I was on a plane to New Orleans Seminary when two planes, piloted by terrorists, struck the Twin Towers. When I landed in New Orleans, the airport closed, and it took a few days to... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: The Surgery

“I’m sorry, Mr. Clamp. Your son, Grayson, is totally deaf.” My brother, Len, and his wife Nicole sat speechless as they heard the results of the unsuccessful cochlear implant. In Grayson’s first three years of life, he had already... Continue Reading »

Christian Worldview and Apologetics: A Critique of Arguments for Homosexual Practice and Same-Sex Marriage

Writer: Michael Bryant Christians who have followed the debate over homosexual practice/gay marriage have likely noticed that advocates of the pro-homosexual position use a number of arguments to advance their cause. Below are three arguments frequently presented, followed by... Continue Reading »

My Answer

It seems that every time our family gets together for a reunion, we end up arguing about politics — sometimes pretty viciously. We’ll be having a family picnic on the Fourth of July, and already I’m dreading it. How... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest: Your Missional Legacy

Many of us may think about and make plans for the inheritance we will leave our family, friends and church. That inheritance consists of our worldly possessions. However, every one of us will also leave a legacy. A legacy... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy: Antibiotics — What’s the Big Deal?

Spring, summer, fall or winter, we all get assorted infections. Among the most frustrating are head colds that leave us with aches, runny noses, sore throats, fevers and general misery. When that happens, many folks go to their doctors... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Macaroni Salad

I had not made this for a long time, but remembering recently how much I liked it, I made a large bowl of macaroni salad. It was fair, but there was something not as tasty as I remembered. After... Continue Reading »

A Laughing House

Comic Belief: A Laughing House

When our girls were growing up, I spent father-daughter time with each one by taking them individually on a trip with me. They were allowed to pick the destination. One year, Breanne chose Orlando — home of Disney World,... Continue Reading »

Comic Belief: God … According to Pooh

One Thursday before God had turned on the lights, I was up. I had procrastinated a little in my message preparation. Some tasks have to be put off many times before they slip your mind completely. By Thursday, the... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Blackberry Jam Cake With Caramel Icing

All the ingredients were on hand, and I was looking forward to baking and eating Connie Whitten’s Blackberry Jam Cake when the sock-matching situation came up. I know there won’t be any such thing as this in heaven because... Continue Reading »

My Answer

I’ve been studying various world religions, and I’ve come to the conclusion that none of them has the answer. To be honest, this has left me kind of sad, because it means it’s impossible for me to find God.... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest: Preparing for Widowhood

According to population statistics, women outlive their spouses by a high percentage. With that fact in mind, we have to ask, are women prepared to be widows? That may be a morbid question, but one that needs to be... Continue Reading »