Guest Post – Using Time Wisely

Time. It’s more valuable than a lot of people act like. We waste it every day, although a lot of us just call it ‘relaxing’. TV, texting, movies…. These are all great things, and if they help us get things done, or relax, that’s great, but it kills your time without anything to gain. There are other ways to relax. I’m not saying that you should never do any of these. That would be...

Skeptical or Cynical?

I had lunch today with Kevin Smith, the new executive director of the Clinton County (IN) Chamber of Commerce. Our conversation touched on several topics relating to politics and the responsibility that a newspaper has to its local community. Kevin brings a unique perspective to this discussion that draws upon his past experience as the mayor of Anderson, IN and the relationship that he had with...

Guest Post – Keeping a Relationship with God

 Beaten, brusied, and hung on a cross… Jesus came, died for our sins, and rose again claiming that he would one day return… Around 30 A.D.   there was a new group of people from Israel, they proclaimed that a man was born from a virgin, he lived a sinless life, and died for everyone’s sin…they said he rose again three days later and that they even talked to him for several days...

Guest Post – Beauty is Everywhere

Life is beautiful. It’s hard to see sometimes, but it always is. Even the small things can be. Like the little spider. It seems so terrifying to some people, but once you get past that and try to see the bright side, you could see that even they are beautiful. Although it may not seem like it they are artists. Their webs do get in the way sometimes, but that’s spider art.   I know I...

Guest Post – Take a Breath

Guest submission by my daughter, Patience Ward. Several weeks ago she sent me an essay titled “Breaking Barriers” and I posted it. The response was so good I asked her if she would be interested in submitting articles on a regular basis. She took me up on my offer. The following is her latest submission. – TW Have you ever been overwhelmed with work? Housework? Office work?...