By Dan Hamilton Superstitions and good-luck charms come in a variety of disguises. We expect those who are outside the church to follow a few crazy superstitions. Don’t be surprised at nonbelievers kissing the dice before they’re rolled or not making a major decision on Friday the 13th. Although we hate to admit it, even […]
The Lesson and Life — for December 28, 2014
By Tyler McKenzie Why do you believe in Jesus? What’s your motive? Do you believe in order to have a more comfortable life? Bad plan. Faithfulness is rarely comfortable. Do you believe because Heaven sounds better than Hell? Agreed, but God wants to be loved, not used for Heaven’s sake. Maybe you “believe to […]
The Lesson and Life — for November 16, 2014
By John H. Corbin In the great state of Kentucky, most of our country roads follow the flow of a creek or stream, which created many winding roads. Recently our neighbor went off the road, with her car ending up on its side, dangling over water with the support of several trees. As we […]
The Lesson and Life — for October 5, 2014
By Jeanette Hanscome When my attorney emerged from the courtroom, I expected her to tell me that my painful, unwanted divorce process was finally over. Instead she said, “The judge wants you and your husband to pursue bankruptcy.” She explained that bankruptcy would release me from dividing a mountain of debt that I couldn’t […]
The Lesson and Life — for September 22, 2013
By Doug Shamblin Our county seat is known for flooding since it is located on the banks of the Ohio River. Most of the floods do not cause much damage, but some have been very destructive. The merchants located along the riverfront are well versed in a quick cleanup so they can be back […]