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RANDY HUFF: On Disagreement, Motive and Dealing With The Issue at Hand

Charity can help avoid the mire of polarization Amazing how readily we find fault. Steven Covey said we get our "emotional jollies" by pointing out fault in others. I always...

MELINDA MYERS: Heat-Tolerant Beauties for Gardens and Containers

Boost the summer-long beauty and heat tolerance in your gardens and containers with new varieties...

SERWAN ZANGANA: May God’s Will ALWAYS Overpower My Will

Between God’s will and our free will, our lives continue on earth. The outcome of...

DEVOTIONAL: Eclipses Show God’s Handiwork…And Sense Of Humor?

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. ...

RANDY HUFF: Strolling, Stones and A Better Way

The stroll I often took in my growing up years recently came to mind. We...

DICK BAYNTON: Brexit

On June 23rd, 2016, UK voters chose to leave the European Union by 52% to 48%. UK citizens in London, Northern Ireland and Scotland...

HAYDEN HOLLINGSWORTH: Knowledge Versus Wisdom

I recently read a definition of the difference between the two: Knowledge means knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting...

MIKE KEELER: Whatever Gets You Going?

As we roll into April, things are warming up out there. But that doesn't make it much easier to get out of bed... Humans have...

DICK BAYNTON: Let Freedom Ring

Both Democratic candidates for Virginia Governor recently spoke at a forum in Roanoke sponsored by the Virginia Education Association (VEA). These candidates seem to...

CAROLINE WATKINS: Don’t Worry Be Happy!

I thought this title of the late 1980's song made famous by Bobby McFerrin would inspire you to read my column - perhaps more...

LUCKY GARVIN: The Milk Door

One night now long ago, I fell into a profound slumber. The mists of my deepening sleep give way to the surreal clarity of dreaming....