Category Archives: Columns

Billy Graham: An ordinary man with an extraordinary mission

 Like many of you, I’m very sad about Billy Graham passing away. Those who are [...]

Forgive yourself instead of weeping over lost chances

Someone said, “Our lives are defined by opportunities, including the ones we miss. Let us [...]

God’s love makes each person unique

I’ve mentioned before about how most small towns have unusual characters who are disrespected and [...]

Corker releases statement on National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the [...]

Coalition shares Blueprint for Sensible Justice with gubernatorial candidates

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Coalition for Sensible Justice sent its 2018 “Blueprint for a Sensible Justice [...]

From Senator Alexander’s desk

This year was a productive one in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, [...]

Surrendering self to God’s will is critical to salvation

Personal change is not easy. Anyone who advertises how wonderful it is to sacrifice, suffer [...]

What about our box of chocolates?

It’s hard to believe that 2017 is history. We have many things to be thankful [...]

Make a faith-centered life your New Year’s resolution

A brand-new year is here, and I am excited to see what the Lord has [...]

Reflections on a safe home for children of a heroin addict

I write this column on Sunday mornings, usually long before the sun rises. My house [...]

Let every heart prepare Him room

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North Pole News: Holiday song dispute and reindeer rights

This week I’ve decided to stray slightly from the usual theme of this column and [...]