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Sean of the South | Chasing imperfection in a wax-covered world

OPINION —The bag of vegetables magically appeared on our front porch along with beer. I looked around for angels and wisemen.Then I turned to my wife, saying, “Ray, is this heaven?”She looked at me flatly. “Who’s Ray?”You have to worry about this woman.So, we brought...

Southern Hospitality | Serve a variety of dishes featuring fresh fruits of summer

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION —Peaches, blueberries, blackberries and other fresh fruits are abundant during summer. While fresh fruit is at its peak of flavor, treat your family to a variety of pies, breads, muffins, cobblers and other desserts, as well as adding fruit to...

Anchored in truth | When holy becomes ordinary

BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — One of the unfortunate realities of life is that familiarity has a way of dulling our appreciation. I remember the very first time I stood at the edge of the Grand Canyon. I could hardly find words to describe it. Pictures don’t prepare you...

Altar Call | Remember all His benefits

OPINION — Psalm 103 was my wife’s favorite of David’s songs. She loved it. She memorized it. More than once I heard her recite all 22 verses as the basis of her testimony or a message.Dean grew up reading and loving the King James Version of the Bible. We learned to...
Altar Call | I will

Altar Call | I will

OPINION —The quality of a Christian’s life depends upon the wise use of two phrases: I will, and I will not. The phrase, “I will,” is found often in...

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Altar Call | I will

Altar Call | Rise and Sing

OPINION —“Rise and Shine.” That was my dad’s wake-up call when I was a young boy.It was five o’clock in the morning. Since Dad got up every morning...

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