When it comes to making plans, James gives some excellent advice (James 4:13-16). We all make plans for tomorrow, but James is telling us that we need to keep in mind that…
Category: Editorials
Passing Parade: The Florida hurricane happened
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist This is an editorial from the Sept. 18, 1926 New York Times: “The disaster that has befallen cities and towns of the South Florida Atlantic Coast, Pensacola…
Learning As I Go: Remembering Tommy Lee Cone
At 99, Mrs. Tommy Lee Cone went home to be with Jesus. As we celebrated her life, I wasn’t sad. Each of the scriptures she handpicked to be read were evangelical. She…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms”
Introduction: “Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms” is the first movie in the “Creation of the Gods” trilogy. The trilogy, which is based off of the 16th century Chinese novel,…
From the Sunny Side: Heroes to the rescue
I am a big fan of old western movies. The really cheesy kind, where the settlers are surrounded and it seems all hope is lost until, just in time, the cavalry or…
The Game of Life: College Edition Blessings in disguise
I hope everyone was able to stay safe during the hurricane and has the help they need in recovering. I had the amazing opportunity to come home over the weekend so I…
Passing Parade: Power of one
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist One lone sheriff, out of Bristol County, Mass., has the media in an uproar. The sheriff, Thomas Hodgson, had set himself the task of working with other…
Making plans for tomorrow
When it comes to making plans, James gives some excellent advice (James 4:13-16). We all make plans for tomorrow, but James is telling us that we need to keep in mind that…
Learning As I Go: And we take another hit
When I first heard there could be a massive storm brewing in the Gulf, I didn’t think much about it. After Idalia, I couldn’t imagine anything worse. Hurricanes rarely impacted inland areas…
How you livin’?
My husband, Bert, loves to greet people with a huge smile and a cheerful, “How you livin’?” His question (although perhaps a bit grammatically incorrect) is a great one for us to…
Abortion Amendment pushes the limits
Florida’s November ballot will have the “Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion” up for a vote. Though, upon careful reading, much more than government interference will be at stake should this…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Alien: Romulus”
Christian Peterson Columnist Introduction: “Alien: Romulus” was released to American audiences on Friday, Aug. 16, and is the seventh movie in the Alien franchise. The film takes place between “Alien” (1979) and…
From the Sunny Side: Testing our toughness
Rick Patrick Columnist As I am writing this, there is a bit of uncertainty in the air. We have yet another storm heading our way. It is expected to be a major…
Passing Parade: They found their voice
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist One 23-year-old woman had just arrived in London for a graduate program when she heard the news about the Sitong Bridge (China) banners. Prompted by Instagram posts…
The progressive nature of sin
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist “This is PYNN, Protect Yourself News Network. Due to compromising conditions, we have issued a sin warning! Weaknesses have been sighted in your thoughts, which could lead to…
National Security: Keystone
Joe Boyles Guest Columnist The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA), the Keystone State, figures to be instrumental in the coming presidential race. It is at the top of the list of a half…
Learning As I Go: The problem with swiss cheese
Christy Bass Adams Guest Columnist Why is Swiss cheese the only kind of cheese with holes? In the cooking process, there’s a combination of bacteria and hay particles in the milk that…
From the Sunny Side: We need a village
I was speaking with a co-worker earlier today and we started talking about the craziness going on at some schools these days. I will admit, there were times I got into some…
Passing Parade: The E.P.A. wants your land
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist “And it came to pass after these things, that Naboth, the Jezreelite, had a vineyard, which was in Jezreel, hard by the palace of Ahab, King of…
The Game of Life: College Edition No rainbows without rain
Recently, my parents celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary! That’s a big milestone and I’m so thankful to be a part of such an amazing family. With that being said, nothing is ever…