20 man plans and God laughs

As a new year unfolds, take a moment to reflect on these words from Paul, “Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead” (Philippians 3:13 NASB). Dividing that verse into thirds, take a moment to focus on the following.

‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’

“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.

What will a federal tax credit scholarship look like?

For over a decade, the push for educational freedom was spearheaded at the state level by advocates and policy makers. The landscape of the school choice movement will change significantly in January 2027, when the first federal tax credit scholarship goes into effect.

The drive to show more love

The spirit of Christmas abounds in the mountains of Northeast Georgia and Rabun County. The pure happiness for the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and the cheerfulness of the giving of presents overflows.

It’s Christmas, so our thoughts also include flying and running deer

As the minutes tick away, Santa Claus will soon slip into his red crushed velvet suit with accompanying hat and his get-down-to-business black boots.

I wish I had been there in Bethlehem

These words are dedicated to the memory of my late friend, Otis Brumby, Jr., publisher of the Marietta Daily Journal. He encouraged me to run this column each Christmas season. It is also dedicated to those who believe. I wish I had been there. In Bethlehem.

Is technology making us smarter or dumber?

Yes, I know. I don’t need to be reminded that technology has lifted us to incredible heights. I benefit every day. Well, most of the time. And then there are those days when I feel stupid. Here are two examples: smartphones and smart TVs.

Thankful at Christmas for memories of Mama Hudgins

It was 1979, the year of a memorable Christmas. My paternal grandmother, Hattie Mangum Hudgins, died on Christmas Eve that year. Yes, it could’ve been a sad Christmas, but sweet memories of this spunky little woman shield us from sadness like her handmade bonnet protected her from the sun.

Don’t drink & drive during holidays

We have faced a lot of challeges during this year of 2025 – personally, as Georgians, and as Americans. So, please make wise decisions during the holidays as the new year arrives on Thursday, Jan. 1. If you are going to consume alcohol, please do not drive.

Do you know what’s really in your food?

Walking down grocery store aisles, shoppers can sometimes find products advertised as being “all natural” or made with “simple” ingredients.