How A.I. is affecting our children

Do you remember when you were in school and did your math homework? Teachers would harp on you to show all your work when you turned it in.  In the classroom, we were taught how to tackle math problems – and then given homework to practice and get familiar with all the steps involved.

Protesters, ICE raiding churches?

With the recent protest that disrupted a worship service in a Minnesota church, I was reminded of a church conflict in the county I served approximately 20 years ago.  The church had a new minister. A conflict arose between the minister and some long-time members.

Coming of age

Most everyone has heard the term “Coming of Age” at some point in their life.  Although it can mean reaching adulthood, I personally found that it was a series of events that marked certain periods of growth. Kids today seem to learn much more about lots of things long before we did.

God protected me: warned in a dream

From a young age, two things have always fascinated me: the scriptures and travel. I don’t consider myself a missionary in the formal sense of the word, but more than once I have found my way to the Holy Land. On my last trip to Jerusalem, I stayed for six weeks at the Ruth Heflin House of Prayer.

Weather offers time for reality check

We dodged a bullet last weekend, when the predicted big snow/ice storm turned into nothing but a wet weekend.

Don’t be so quick to rush to judgment

With the horrible events unfolding in our country, I was grateful for a commentator who – when asked about the events in Minnesota – said, “Don’t rush to judgment.”  I heard wisdom in his words and recalled what Jesus taught about judgment.

County’s link to Revolutionary War

With the 250th birthday of our nation a few months away, it is time to take a look and see how present-day Graham County might have been affected.  There is no record of a Revolutionary War battle being fought here – although there were battles in North Carolina.

Difference between truth and perception

You’re presumably well-aware of the confrontation and shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Jan. 7.  Some might say if you haven’t seen videos, you’re living under a rock – which frankly, is getting more and more appealing.

Resolutions for 2026

I don't know about you, but New Year's resolutions for me personally have worked out about as well as the cartoon printed on this same page, immediately to the left of this column.

Now, the real work begins

With Old Christmas – Epiphany (Jan. 6) – passed, the 12 days of Christmas are completed for another year. We put away our decorations and give thanks for another holiday season.  Yet, the work of Christmas is just beginning.