back to top

Columnists

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Is Already An Empire – Part II

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat observed in a highly accurate op-ed entitled “The American Empire in Retreat,” which was written on September 4, 2021. According to Douthat, the US has three types of empires. He stated...

FRED FIRST: There And Back Again

RECAP: I would be able to visit southwest Virginia again--home for almost 40 years, and...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Is Already An Empire – Part I

I read a misinformed article in the New York Times on February 27, which was written by Edward Wong. The article’s title was “Trump’s Foreign Policy:...

BOB BROWN: Peace of Mind, Part II: The Covenant Advocate

Some troubles are loud and obvious; others wear a white coat, earn high grades, and...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: How To Win The War In Iran?

The US military cannot win the war in Iran for the Iranian people. The victory must come from...

Why I Need the Church by Dr. Quigg Lawrence

I need the church because I am naturally spiritually lazy and there is accountability and godly routine to corporate worship and being part...

Saving “Sam”

by Mary Jo Shannon At least once in my lifetime, I have definitely felt the power of God working within me. I have no...

Well, Finally . . . a Nominee!

by Hayden Hollingsworth Or maybe not . . . things could happen. But let’s assume Gov. Romney will make the run.  This is a...

Horsing Around

by Nick Thomas Everyone has a method for picking the winner of the Kentucky Derby. Mine completely ignores form or pedigree, so I wouldn’t...

Nurse, Musician, Educator Knows Her Food

by Frances Stebbins If you've wondered how God's creation connects with good nutrition, you haven't met Laura Pole. The oncology nurse and nutritionist turned folk...

A True American Voice Falls Silent

byMike Keeler It's an honest voice, a beautiful road-tested voice, a glorious combination of coffee and wood smoke, maple syrup and moonshine. You may have...