Author Archive: gary

A conscientious objector in the Christmas wars

A conscientious objector in the Christmas wars

  By Warren Cole Smith It’s Christmastime, the season for urgent cries from Christian groups who want to defend the holiday from the forces of secularism. Typical is the press release I...
What is your greatest fear?

What is your greatest fear?

By Carol Round CLAREMORE, OK (ANS) — “Don’t be afraid. I am with you. Don’t tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you...
Patricia Rowe, Overcomer Extraordinaire

Patricia Rowe, Overcomer Extraordinaire

By Judith Ryder   Matthew 6:33, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things will be added unto you.”   Growing up in East Peoria, Illinois, little...
Common Core = Obama Core: Another Power Grab?

Common Core = Obama Core: Another Power Grab?

By Judith Ryder   “…provoke not your children to wrath but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4   Riddle: What affects 45,000,000 students, pre-K...