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I have this theory I formed based upon years of not-so-scientific observation: I postulate that doctors, lawyers and undertakers will...
Renowned philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquinas believed and taught that God has left his imprint on life and on the world in which...
What a shame there is no such thing as political perjury charges for candidates in an election year. The potential threat of handcuffs...
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This is Part 2 of a two-part series regarding my political awakening. Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) on Civil Rights In the majority of history...
Less than two weeks ago, Alabama’s 2022 Regular Legislative Session ended. There will be at least one special session later this year...
Did you know that aborted fetal cells are used to create vaccines? Most recently, aborted children, tissue and cells were used to create...
A Democrat friend of mine asked me one time, “Why are Republicans obsessed with tax cuts?” My characteristically blunt response, drawn...
I had been watching and reading too much of the news cycle; my mind was a cracked and scrambled egg. So, I picked up a very old book...
While celebrating the Easter season, I found myself reflecting on how many ways and means that God has chosen to intervene in my circumstances....
Wesley Rutherford of Decatur had this to say about the discussion of suspending Alabama’s gas tax:“I think what would be of greater...
Many of Alabama’s elected officials profess opposition to socialism in campaign ads. Opponents of socialism presumably embrace capitalism....
I’m 5 years old. On Mama’s stove is a steaming stockpot, filling the world with the essence of chicken and dumplings. I’m watching...
Of the many politicians I’ve met and interviewed this election season, candidate for Alabama Governor Tim James is among the few that...
I am of the opinion if you can get a religious skeptic to look seriously and with an open mind at the evidence for the resurrection...
A couple weeks ago Elon Musk announced that he now holds 9.2% of Twitter’s stock, making him the company’s largest shareholder. He...
Another legislative session has come and gone, and it’s time to see what was accomplished and what was left undone. It will be a while,...
The 2022 Regular Legislative Session was “historic.” Historically bad. Lawmakers started the session with a $1.5 billion revenue surplus....
This is Part 1 of a two-part series regarding one aspect of my political awakening. I know I was born Black, but I also thought I was...
“There is only one thing I would like to be in touch with you about: the Negro Project of the South…We do not want word to go out that...
Often lost among the more provocative and controversial bills that generate headlines and hullabaloo during legislative sessions are...
As a Christian woman, I’ve always believed in a biblical worldview on the creation of man and woman, namely that God created man and...
Then wear the gold hat, if that will move her; If you can bounce high, bounce for her too, Till she cry "Lover, gold-hatted, high-bouncing...
There is a new cult-like movement in town, and though its leadership is as radical as the usual suspects, it has nothing to do with...
I’ve got a friend who recently found out that he and his wife are having their seventh child. Seven! Charlene and I just had two which...
As the tax filing deadline grows closer this year, I am forced to once again consider just how much of my money is going to irresponsible...