My First Answer to prayer

My husband was in the process of getting discharged from the U.S. Coast Guard. I and our five-year-old son were living with his parents, waiting for him to come home. Every week for about a month he would call and tell me the paperwork was almost finished and he would be home that weekend. Then …

Why Would Anyone Want to Be a Christian?

Why Would Anyone Want to Be a Christian?

There are so many misconceptions about Christianity. It would be easier if every church believed, taught, and preached the same message. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Many people are afraid of Christianity. They feel it’s too confining. You have to give up everything you like and fun times are over. Some people think being …

Depression Tips (copied)

1)Shower. Not a bath, a shower. Use water as hot or cold as you like. You don’t even need to wash. Just get in under the water and let it run over you for a while. Sit on the floor if you gotta. 2) Moisturize everything. Use whatever lotion you like. Unscented? Dollar store lotion? …

A Sure Foundation

Why do people get married today? Is it to make a big splash? Create great photos of "the happy couple"? Does anyone get married to get a divorce if it doesn't work out? It seems so, since divorce seems to be one of the most frequent consequences of marriage. So what happened? In order to …

Is There Any Hope?

Is there any hope for the future of this country and of this world? Sadly, the answer is no. But don’t despair.  Jesus said, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” …

“Debt”

Ashley McKathan6977 Eagle Rd.Andalusia, AL  36420     No. 47 “Debt” Dear Covington CountyLawyers And Other Friends:                   Considering the small size of the fortune I have amassed in my life, I would be the first to admit that I am no economist.  Thus, I am not …

Being Offended

"I'm offended." "Well I'm offended that you're offended." Why are we choosing to be offended? When I was growing up there was a saying about wearing your feelings on your shirt sleeves. People who were open about their feelings, "letting all hang out" in hippie lingo, was considered immature. Yet today, our entire culture seems …

Rejection

None of us wants to be rejected.  We all want to be acknowledged.  We want to be treated fairly.  We want justice.  We get offended when we are rebuffed, criticized, or been mistreated in any way.  But who determines what is fair and just? Is it just to reject God because we don’t understand why …

A Voice of Reason

Let's be reasonable. Let’s take a breath as a nation and do some serious pondering about the tension and animosity in this country. All lives matter, regardless of race, religion, skin color, etc.  But we cannot erase history.  History happened.  Every nation has a history.  Every nation has things in their past that have caused disgrace.  …