Religion

From the beginning, America was founded on the Christian faith, inspired by Christian hope, guided by Christian truth, and nurtured in prayer.  Independence Day reminds us of some much needed truths that we must not forget.

America’s hope does not lie in her illustrious past. Past greatness does not guarantee future hopes.  We do well to remember Proverbs 16:18, “Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

Have you heard the old expression, “Better late than never.”  Fathers, please accept my congratulations and prayers for your recent Fathers Day.  I hope you had a good day and the days since then and in the future will be days of blessing for you.

Let me acknowledge some things before we look at some statistics.  I realize there are some one-parent homes that are doing the best they can, and the mother is to be commended where there is no father present.  

Go with me back to former days before the GPS or the mapping service of AAA.  We are making a trip from our home in Kentucky to Phoenix, Arizona.  What would be one of the first things you would do?  First you get a good road atlas to help you find the shortest, and best route.  Once you begin your journey you would try to stay on this main road so you could reach Phoenix.

By Jonathan Carl
Guest Columnist

Sex. That three letter word stirs up a variety of feelings and emotions. It is often a taboo word for serious conversation but yet fills our eyes, ears, and minds through the media around us. Our cultural backgrounds and life experience largely shape our understanding of and opinions on the topic. But what does God say about sex? He has a lot to say on the topic and we ought to listen for He is the one who designed and created it.