Graham, lynching and our ‘hate-filled past’
Can U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham have several seats, please? It’s bad enough that you are defending the once again insensitive and completely ludicrous comments of Donald Trump, but the fact that you represent South Carolina makes me cringe. Trump’s tweets are to be expected at this point, as sad as that is to say, but has Graham been paying attention? You are a senator from South Carolina; let’s have a little geography lesson: South...
The man in the wheelchair
Some years ago, I was called to preach a two-week revival at a little church in West Greenville.
Fall’s unsung colors
“I need to get out of the South. Fall here is no good.”
Living on Purpose – The power of obedience
Obedience includes the humble and sincere acceptance of the authority and will of God. It’s not only conforming, but also demonstrating our devotion through our thoughts, words, and deeds.
Why did school reject character-development program?
“TERRIFIC” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable. Who doesn’t want all of our children to strive for these attributes? Apparently St. John’s Elementary School. After decades of involvement by the Darlington Kiwanis Club through the Terrific Kids Program at St. John’s Elementary, among other elementary schools, one school has asked the Club not to hold the...
County schools give out ‘grades that lie’
Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy are among the “little” lies we tell our children. It is not done in a necessarily deceptive way, but to bring a little happiness to their lives. In this case it seems harmless until reality steps in and truth becomes known. At that time there is disappointment and maybe some pain, but nothing that will irreparably alter their future. However, there is a lie that we tell our children who...