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Godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world” (1 Timothy 6:6-7).

In 1875, saloons in Brownwood outnumbered churches, 7-0. A missionary and an evangelist from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Tennessee decided to change that.

My time away from writing the last two months -- for repairs, rejuvenation, re-connection and respite from the world of 24/7 caregiving -- has been more than rewarding. Resulting are at least two more “R” words: Resumption and re-commitment.

TGIF Perhaps you believe in coincidences. I don’t happen to believe in them, but it is curious that I again stumbled across a stack of… Login to continue reading Login…

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will never leave you or forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6)

There may be a few jobs out there that in some way resemble how work — how real labor — was done just a few generations ago, but they are rare.

TGIF It’s been 13 years since I retired from fulltime newspapering, and mostly, I don’t miss the grind. However, this is the time of year… Login to continue reading Login…

At some point, and I can’t recall exactly when, I quit writing checks and stopped carrying cash for everyday purchases. Using a credit/debit card seemed so much easier.

Pastor’s Pen “For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Houses and fields and vineyards shall again be bought in this land”… Login to continue reading Login…

“So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace” (Romans 11:5).

What goes into choosing a good team? Whether you are a fantasy football fanatic or a college recruiter, what are you looking for when you are assembling a starting lineup? Is it a particular body type? Is it speed? Strength? Ball skills? Leadership attributes? Or the ability for the player to be a winner no matter the circumstances? Probably all the above... right?