Lifestyles

Doug Johnson: The definition of sacrifice is visible in His hands

Late in the 15th century, two young woodcarving apprentices in France confided to each other their desire to…

Lifestyles

Tim Throckmorton: Feelings, nothing more than feelings

In 1975, Morris Albert, a Brazilian singer, and one-hit wonder, popularized the song “Feelings.”  Actress and performer Julie…

Columnists

Doug Johnson: Finding the secret to true happiness is the key

True happiness is sometimes hard to find with all the bad news around us.  Some people measure happiness…

Columnists

Tim Throckmorton: The danger of us forgetting our history

English statesman Sir Edmund Burke wisely observed, “In history, a great volume is unrolled for our instruction, drawing…

Opinion

MJ Wixsom: The cases a veterinarian sees daily

One of the things that I love about my job is the wide variety of patients and cases…

Lifestyles

PencilTown: 20 years of art

OUS to host reception, talk with Katherine Cox IRONTON – In a celebration of artistic expression spanning two…

Business

‘It grew into a monster!’

New Backfire Boo-tique specializes in creating for horror fans, haunted houses At just 18 years old, Tayen Poplin has…

Lifestyles

Tim Throckmorton: God is always there, listening to you

Quick question, have you ever thought that your phone is listening to you?  Maybe you noticed your Facebook…

Lifestyles

Doug Johnson: Giving hope to those without hope in life

Paul Brand and Philip Yancey wrote the following illustration to show how important it is for us to…

Columnists

Doug Johnson: Now is the time to pray and pray effectively

Throughout history there have been many great revivals in which thousands of souls were saved and many miracles…

Lifestyles

Tim Throckmorton: What kind of flag are you using?

Many years ago, in a land far, far away there was a pastor late for a meeting who,…

Lifestyles

Tim Throckmorton: God has always reached out for you

It starts at a young age.  A child reaches for a mother’s embrace. A toddler reaches for a…

Lifestyles

Doug Johnson: God sent his son to be born in a stable, not a mansion

Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I enjoy spending time with my family. But what makes…

Lifestyles

Doug Johnson: Will we ever have peace on Earth? Yes, one day

I believe world peace is something everyone would like to see. And there is something extraordinarily peaceful about Christmas. …

Lifestyles

Tim Throckmorton: The Grinch and the meaning of redemption

Christmas time is here! And so is the Grinch!  I mean the original. I’m a classics man and…