Winds of war

Through prayer, every type of war has been won – whether across the globe or right here at home. In 1944, World War II was raging. It was prayer that sustained the courage of the troops abroad and that of families across America.

The passion of Christ

The word passion has a modern meaning and an older meaning. The modern meaning is of a strong, intense emotion. What comes to mind are Harlequin romance novels and Hallmark movies. But the origin of the word conveys another meaning. Our word passion comes from the Latin word “passio.

Sunrise services on horizon

Years ago, I asked my congregation what time they wanted to have Easter sunrise service. They responded, “6 a.m.” Folks got up early in the Caney Fork community and since this was the only service that day, they could go back to bed. I had to travel to the next service on the circuit.

Does work ultimately set women free?

The best way to honor/celebrate women is confronting feminism’s destructive lies. A fundamental tenet of feminism is for women to be just like men, who have it so good.

'Absolute power corrupts absolutely'

There is some consensus that the strong-man authoritarianism embodied in Russian President Vladimir Putin is a superior way to run a country – and there is sadly some coalescence surrounding the idea in our country. Not to disparage their opinions, but my curiosity drew me to investigate.

Daffodils considered ‘flowers of time’

Mitch Ford recently spoke of going to my old home place in the Atoah community to see the daffodils in bloom – which my mother Edrie Lovin McClung planted long before my arrival in 1944. Mitch married my niece Teresa and lives a short distance from the home place.

Stratton family early settlers in county

I receive requests for information on the early settlers of Graham County or some other item relating to our local history. Often, these requests are forwarded to me by the Graham County Historical Association or Graham County Travel & Tourism.

Manliness required to maintain liberty

A pressing concern of uncontrolled immigration is those who come without consent (i.e., illegal immigrants) are unlikely to conform to American principles, thus changing the character of our nation. This concern is intensified because we’re a nation founded on principles, not ethnicity.

Shedding light on Duke increases

A hot topic around the kitchen table this month is the outsize family electric bill from Duke Energy serving Graham County. Home, modular and mobile home owners are feeling the increase. Business will also not be spared.

Easter lines up in West, East

Easter – the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Christ – is just four weeks away. While every Sunday is a little Easter for Christians, Easter Sunday is the day we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.