Category Archives: Opinions
Courier Letters to the Editor 9-2-26
Ballots are now set for November
Dear Editor,
The last primary has ended, so the ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, election is set.
The ballot Clemson residents will be given will be very long and have many competitive races, so we all have a lot of homework to do the next two months.
At the federal level is the U.S. Senate election to fill Lindsey Graham’s seat, Darline
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Cutting expenses
Color me shocked when my most recent electric bill spiked nearly $50 in one month.
I immediately scrutinized the bill, wondering if they hadn’t credited the previous check 
I’d sent. But no, it was listed — and so was the increased cost of basic service, approved by the state’s public utilities commission. Which only
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Empires come and empires go
Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
In Bible studies, we cannot avoid the studies of the world’s great empires, both past and present. History documents those empires and all have fallen or lost their global presence.
Greed, imperialism, supremacy or implosion has destroyed them. Some lasted hundreds of years.
The British Empire began its power grab in the late 1500s. Colonizing Canada, several You must be logged in to view this content.
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Victorious living includes praying for discernment
As I awakened this morning and opened the shades, the sun was shining and the sky was clear.
I’m very blessed that I could stand and walk without pain. We seldom think about how often we take the basic functions of life for granted. I walked around outside and looked at the temperature on my watch: 70 degrees. I enjoyed the gentle breeze as I took a deep breath. Being able to breathe is another amazing gift that God gives.
I went to the donut shop and enjoyed a chocolate-covered selection and a small coffee. More thoughts came to me. I can see; I have a vehicle and can drive; I have enough money to buy a donut; I can taste, chew, swallow, and appreciate the entire process of digestion. I can go on, but you get the point of just slowing down and concentrating on
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Courier Letters to the Editor 8-26-26
Dear Editor,
Recently, Donald Trump shared a ridiculous, embarrassing, AI-generated picture of himself. No, I’m not talking about that time he dressed up as Jesus healing the sick. This time, he plays a broad-chested, square-jawed, four-star general, flanked on either
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Getting ready for winter
We might be having heat waves now, but before we know it, the weather will turn and winter will be on its way. There are several steps we can take to get ahead and be ready before cold weather arrives.
Take care of draft control. Not only will we be more comfortable without cold air creeping into our homes, but our heating bills will be lower if the furnace isn’t working so hard. Windows can have caulking or window stripping applied, or you can
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Are you filled with joy and peace?
Do you remember that old song in Vacation Bible School that said, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart?” Do you still have it today?
I hope you do, because as God’s children we have lots to be joyful about. Be edified as you read I Thessalonians 5:16-18, and Romans 12:12. Humanity has always sought contentment within their souls, but rebellion and a lack of understanding are huge joy
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It was written for you
Has anything ever been done especially for you? Did it make you feel special, important, or that you really meant something, or to someone?
The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson, assisted by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston and declared the separation of the United States (13 colonies) from Britain. The declaration was adopted July 4, 1776.
It was signed Aug. 2, 1776, by 50 of the 56 signers. The other six signed later that year. Those men signing knew they may be signing their own death warrants because the signing was considered treason by the British crown. This fact alone makes a statement as to their sincerity and determination.
The first paragraph reads as follows: “When in the Course of human events, it becomes
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