Let your voice — and your vote — be heard
This week I choose to vent. The theme throughout our country, at least by the media, is transparency. Americans would love to trust those we elect to represent us at all levels of government. But do we?
View ArticleUpdate on Hurry Up and Wait report, student loan refunds
In the wake of the access crisis that rocked the VA health care system last spring, the VFW has compiled a series of reports on the state of VA health care and to evaluate the implementation of...
View ArticleMilitarism is a bad deal
When Benjamin Netanyahu courted, received, and responded to an invitation to address a far rightwing Republican Congress in order to publicly, internationally diss President Obama, he scolded our...
View ArticleGod is known by many names
God has a way of working quietly within us to prepare our growth and eternity with Him, even though we may not see it. Most rebel occasionally at the process but we keep trying to say “yes” to whatever...
View ArticleTD Club readies for new season, new members
This fall another group of Newberry County student athletes will be recognized for their accomplishments, on and off the field. In August the Newberry County Touchdown Club will embark on its 16th...
View ArticleA pure heart shows pure love
In Christ's Sermon on the Mount, we see love revealed.From love we are blessed, from the power of God, to be a help and a blessing to others.
View ArticleThe looming US-China Crisis
The long-running, multi-party dispute over control of islets in the South China Sea (SCS) is worsening both in rhetoric and provocative activity. Meeting in late May at the Shangri-La Dialogue on...
View ArticleMilitarism is a bad deal
When Benjamin Netanyahu courted, received, and responded to an invitation to address a far rightwing Republican Congress in order to publicly, internationally diss President Obama, he scolded our...
View ArticleDangers of summer living
Well, the heat is on! Or should I say summer weather has arrived. These 100-degree days and the near 100 degree days can cause us problems in many different ways. Because of the heat, one should...
View ArticlePaying the pink tax
You probably think you know about all the taxes you pay. Income taxes, property taxes, sales taxes — it seems like the list is endless. But there's one tax I've been paying for most of my life that you...
View ArticleLet freedom ring this Independence Day
The United States celebrates Independence Day and the signing of the Declaration of Independence this July. We as Americans acclaim our freedom and independence on the Fourth of July to take time to...
View ArticleTime to end Confederate flag discussion
If the South Carolina General Assembly doesn't get the Confederate battle flag off the Statehouse grounds after what happened in Charleston this week, then we may as well replace the Palmetto Tree on...
View ArticleAll hacked up
I've gotten a lot of unwelcome mail from the feds these last few years, like a copy of my indictment for blowing the whistle on the CIA's torture program. But this latest delivery was something...
View ArticleFour steps toward ending gun violence
In my field of Peace and Conflict Transformation, we analyze the outbreak of destructive conflict as requiring three levels of causation. If any of the three are missing, the conflict will not turn...
View ArticleWar, murder and the American Way
He sat with them for an hour in prayer. Then he pulled his gun out and started shooting.
View ArticleWe need both insiders and outsiders in Congress
Members of Congress get categorized in all sorts of ways. They're liberal or conservative; Republican or Democrat; interested in domestic affairs or specialists in foreign policy.
View ArticleAnimals need our love and attention
The Newberry County Humane Society would like to alert all animal caregivers and animal lovers that God has gifted us with precious critters to love and they rely on us to care for them and show them...
View ArticleA prayer for the people of Charleston
The following was written by the Rev. Ernest W. Worman III, campus pastor at Newberry College, and was sent via Newberry College email to the college community concerning the shooting at Emanuel A.M.E....
View ArticleFruit of the Spirit
We should commit ourselves to walk in the Spirit. The results of that decision will be the fruit of the Spirit: love for those who do not love in return; joy in the midst of painful circumstances;...
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