That’s the question many are asking today: “Is there really an Anti-Christ?” To answer this question we must first ask “What does that mean?  Is it a mindset of unbelief...

"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what do not see." Hebrews 11:1When I was nine I was “hunting” in the woods behind my Maw’s house.   Maw and...

Career stagnation can feel especially frustrating in a world that celebrates speed, disruption, and constant upward movement. Social feeds highlight promotions, new...

There is a touch of madness in the air when the tornado sirens go off and you find yourself having to wrangle two giant goofy dogs into a storm shelter before the possible...

I am a little behind writing my column, life has been crazy, maybe a lot crazy. Have you ever had times like that? Sure you have,, some just don’t mind admitting it.Last...

Well, I just spent an hour picking up trash around my block....people, please! Put a trash sack in your car, put your trash in your sack and throw it away WHEN you get HOME...

Despite feeling uncomfortable and out of place, I found myself taking part in Bill Shrum’s Celebration, as we joined to send him on his way with love and friendship. For my...

No one really knows what it’ll look like: Except for God. Yes, no one knows what’ll be the outcome after this war with Iran is over.  One thing is certain: Iran’s military...

Many people are doing exactly what they were taught to do. They show up. They work hard. They meet expectations. They check the boxes that were placed in front of them...

 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3If I had to guess I’d say the one thing that...

Bill was the kind of person who made everyone feel seen and valued. Our community is better because he was a part of it.He was an Ambassador for all things Stuttgart.His...

Bill Shrum had a remarkable gift for making young people feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Whenever he came to interview our 4-H members for the newspaper, he treated them...

In the rhythm of a small town, certain people become the heartbeat of a neighborhood. They aren't just neighbors; they are the "uncles" we choose,...

Sometimes you need to just “tell it like it is:” But you always need to do it in love. Yes, I don’t know of any doctor who ever looks forward to telling a patient “You’ve...

Last time, we began to look at three broad categories of criticism raised against the Christian resurrection narrative: First, critics claim the Christian resurrection is a...