James, in continuing his discussion about the wisdom that is from above, states in a negative way the purpose of scripture (James 4:5, 6). He asks the question, “Do you think that…
Category: Editorials
Learning As I Go: When God doesn’t restore
The last year and a half have been filled with doctor visits and many health concerns on my part. Up until this summer, the answers weren’t coming. Every test returned normal and…
National Security: Chameleon
A chameleon is a class of rain forest lizards that has the unique capability to change colors depending on their surroundings. It is a form of camouflage and defensive mechanism for the…
Do you lack motivation?
It’s been another disappointing, unproductive day. Soon it will be bedtime, and you sorely wish you had done the day better. Ignoring the grammatical incorrectness of that last sentence, isn’t this the…
From the Sunny Side: Changing times
Each morning when I turn on my computer and pull up the inter web (which is where we access our email accounts), I am often greeted with news stories from various sources….
The Game of Life: College Edition Adapt to be better
Since school has started back, we have had several meetings for softball, introducing various staff, planning out our semester and just getting things in order for the year. One of those meetings…
Passing Parade: The kindness of government strangers
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist The significance of one. Yes, Peter Buxtun should be one of the remembered. It was his information about a 40-year government experiment that left hundreds of poor…
The christian’s relationship to the world
As part of the effort of James to help Christians be living by God’s wisdom, he speaks to them about their relationship to the world. He uses some bold and harsh words…
Learning As I Go: The older we get
“When you have kids, you’ll understand.” “When you become a grandparent, you’ll get it.” “When things stop working like they should, it’ll make more sense.” I’ve heard those older than me say…
National Security: Hillbilly
Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) is the Republican nominee for vice president. He just turned 40 a few weeks ago, so he is quite young, elected to public office for the first time…
Jesus calls us to live in freedom
“I wish I was allowed to eat!” This was the constant thought that plagued me for years. It seemed so unfair that others were allowed to eat. But not me. Whose rules…
From the Sunny Side: Eight years … and counting
Yesterday marked a bit of a milestone for me. It was on Aug. 15, eight years ago, that I began my adventure here at Greene Publishing. It has certainly been a nice…
The Game of Life: College Edition Fake it ’till you make it
My dear readers, you will never guess the new opportunity being presented to me this time. For the fall of my senior year at UWF, I have been tasked with leading a…
Passing Parade: Are you doing enough?
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Do you remember Sept. 11, 2001? Yes, that one. Nine-eleven. Yes, it’s just like Otis Redding’s classic song: “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay.” Imagine, on…
Source of quarrels and conflicts
Why do good friends have heated arguments over trivial issues? Why do Christians express their disagreements using strong, loud verbal language? Why do these quarrels and conflicts sometimes escalate to someone being…
Learning As I Go: Fighting through the wind
One of the highlights of the recent hurricane was hanging out in the living room with my kids. We laughed, talked, read books, camped out on the couches and had the best…
National Security: Jobs
Political observers tell us there are three main issues that matter to voters this fall – the economy, the border and crime; otherwise known as EBC. Whichever candidate and/or party best addresses…
We can be free from destructive conduct
I can’t think of a more liberating feeling than telling Satan, “I’m breaking up with you! You won’t control me any longer, because I found Somebody else!” Do you agree? Then why…
From the Sunny Side: MadisonStrong > Debby
As I left a meeting among community leaders on Sunday morning, prior to Hurricane Debby’s arrival in Madison, I was struck with a great feeling of pride in my community. There was…
The Game of Life: College Edition Kingdom identity
The message we heard on Sunday was one that really made sense to me. We talked about kingdom identity and citizenship, as well as how we show that citizenship. I have talked…