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…
Category: Editorials
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…
Passing Parade: Ban on Christian sports group reversed
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist A federal judge has ruled that the District of Columbia government schools must allow a nationwide sports group, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), to open a…
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: Snake in my house
There are those moments that shape you for a lifetime…and then there are those moments that make you freak out, freeze, and forget how to function. Last week, my experience was the…
Is it time to reverse course?
Are you tired of holding your breath, hoping your choices won’t catch up with you, scared someone will find out about your messed up life? When everything feels as if it’s coming…
God should be blessed
We often think of the word “blessed” in the context of God doing something for an individual. However, in Paul’s opening comments to the “saints who are at Ephesus and who are…
Ponderings: Thoughts on friendship
A few months ago, someone asked me if it was weird for me, being the “only girl” in my group of friends. I admit, the question took me a little by surprise,…
From the Sunny Side: Just sayin’
I was recently blessed to receive a First Place award for “Humorous Column” at the recent Florida Press Association Convention in Orlando. I am very honored and humbled to receive such an…
The Game of Life: College Edition What’s your calling?
Growing up, many of us were constantly asked what we wanted to do in life. At younger ages it’s usually the common ones; I myself went through wanting to be an architect…
Passing Parade: John Deere and Tractor Supply back down
Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist Farm machinery giant Deere and Company is backing away from some diversity policies in response to criticism from their customer base, weeks after Tractor Supply sparked outcry…
Gentleness When Practicing Wisdom
Everyone wants to be considered as wise and having understanding; to be one who has wisdom. Along with defining two types of wisdom, James instructs his readers to practice with gentleness the…
Do you hate the ‘bed’ you made?
How is your Christian walk going? Do you represent Christ well? How well do you control your thoughts? Do you show honor to your spouse, your pesky neighbor – or that slow…