Parents, children in God's wisdom

"A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke" (Proverbs 13:1). The Word of God, which is the Bible, tells us that discipline is very important for training toward righteousness.

Don't do it yourself: just call somebody

At some point in my life – it may have been when I was a toddler playing with blocks – I figured out what I was not good at. I was not good at anything that involved working with my hands.

Honesty in all things

Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men” – 2 Corinthians 8:21. Pedia.

Don't interfere with federal reserve

Business reporters and political pundits exhausted themselves recently regarding the Federal Reserve System (The Fed), determining to lower the prime rate by one-quarter of one percent. Before you stop reading this, the column is really going to be about how this decision impacts your wallet.

Birth of the Constitution is important

This week, the Constitution of the United States is 232 years old.  The Constitution is the governing document that establishes the form our federal government takes and the powers and limitations on those powers.

There are two sides to every story

I am a huge fan of The Andy Griffith Show. From Barney's mannerisms and facial expressions, to Goober, Gomer, Aunt Bea, Opie (a nickname I still use for one of my best friends to this day) and, of course, Sheriff Andy Taylor.

Beware of Friday the 13th beliefs

This is the season of Halloween and this week, we experience the first of two Friday the 13th’s in 2019.  What in the western world would make a joyous day like Friday have an unlucky context twice a year?  The technical name for fear of Friday the 13th is “Triskaidekaphobia.

Discovering my Cherokee ancestry

Everybody wants to be Cherokee. Most of the white families I knew in Mississippi claimed some degree of Native blood – usually Cherokee – and nearly always through a great-grandmother.

Vaping can have consequences

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. JOHN 8:36 It has been said by many people that “If they can do it, you can do it as well.” This refers to your strong determination and will to stop smoking. Whatever driving force you use, use it to make your goal successful.