By John Estridge I have an admission to make, and it’s a more than a little embarrassing. I have found I enjoy reading phone books. Let me back up here a little bit. After I was fired from my editor’s position at the Brookville Democrat/American and Liberty Herald, I applied at the Brookville Library, and …
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Old Testament is relevant now as ever
By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Does the Old Testament remain relevant to 21st Century Christianity and society overall? A: Unfortunately there has been slow drain of education toward the importance of personal, biblical literacy within the Church, especially regarding the Old Testament (OT.) As a result, the average church member has little knowledge of …
Some days it’s hard to find the Atlantic Ocean
A Column by John Estridge I introduced myself to Brian like this: “Pardon me, my name is John; I’m from Indiana; and I am lost.” Having never been to an AA meeting, but having seen them on TV, I felt like I had said the opening introduction at an AA meeting before the person begins …
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Time passes more quickly with each second that goes by
A column by John Estridge My favorite novel, without a doubt, is Catch-22. Written by Joseph Heller, it is my nomination for the Great American Novel. Heller’s protagonist is Captain John Yossarian. Yossarian is a bombardier on a Mitchell B-25 World War II bomber based in Italy and making bombing runs in other parts of …
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What will I remember in heaven?
By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, If we can’t remember pain when we get to heaven, how will we remember anything? What about our parents or the Gospel writers we know and love? Will we know them? A: For starters, the Bible doesn’t say we won’t remember suffering and pain. “…and He will wipe away every …
How to give big to God
By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Some people in my church want their generous donations announced. I find this disgusting. A: Jesus did too. In the red-letters of our Bible (Christ’s words in direct quotes), he said this: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward …
Old Guy Rant: The revolution risk of mail-in voting
FC resident Larry Wiwi As you likely know by now there are several states moving ahead with mail in voting with the full support of the Democrat Party since it is an opportunity to commit voter fraud on a scale never known before in American politics. The Democrat allies in the mainstream media are already …
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Religion controls people
By Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, Isn’t Christianity just something people use to control others? A: I find it interesting that in most states in America, this article will publish on September 11th; the infamous “911” of our history. And it was all regarding the religious domination you’re asking about. Believe it or not, there …
Old Guy Rant: Mutant Democrats
FC resident Larry Wiwi Forty years ago I was deeply immersed in the study of various political and economic thought eventually resulting in my adoption of conservatism grounded in our founding documents and free market capitalism which led to a political leaning in favor of Republicans. Despite this leaning, I have always considered the views …
Am I going to hell?
A column by Adrienne Greene Q: Dear Pastor, I did something I would never do: I took the Abortion Pill. Now I cannot live with the guilt and fear that I will go to hell. Am I going to hell? A: I realize it took a lot of courage to contact me and I’m thankful …