Category Archives: Opinions
The truth is out there
John Miller was a printer. He printed the London Evening Post and the London Courant. Being a printer in England was not an easy job, 
especially if you disagreed with the king. Miller was outspoken about government corruption, voiced his pro-American views and longed for freedom of the press. Miller was charged with
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Life is an ongoing transformation process
I was at my daughter’s home a few years ago doing some painting, and yes, these are things that retired fathers are happy to do. She was in 
another room organizing a closet while listening to some music, and the Michael Jackson song, “The Man in the Mirror” was playing. I listened intently. Certain songs occasionally stick in our
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Telling fact from fiction is getting harder
I once made a video in which the Starship Enterprise flew into downtown Greenville, paused for a moment, then swooshed away.
Or so it seemed.
Another time, while waiting for the Greenville County School Board to come out from a marathon “executive session,” I made a video in which it appeared that a gigantic boulder came crashing through the ceiling, smashed the empty podium and left it a smoking ruin.
I was bored.
Both of those, I made with an app on my phone.
They looked pretty realistic, but everyone knew they were faked.
My friends on Facebook got a laugh out of them.
Digital trickery, though, has made a quantum leap since then.
We have entered the era of “deepfakes.”
Have you heard about this? It is now possible — through the magic of artificial intelligence — to
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Dogs of kings
The coronation did not disappoint. The pomp and circumstance was supplied by a full orchestra and glorious choirs. There were gold and crown jewels and princes and princesses — and the happily-ever-after-ending as the king and queen exited historic Westminster Abbey, whisked away in a golden coach pulled by six beautiful horses. It was straight out of a fairy tale. Everyone rejoiced. The King Charles spaniels, named after King Charles I, celebrated the newly crowned King Charles III by marching in a
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A divided heart lives in deception
I’m reminded again of the quote from Scott Fitzgerald, “You do not write because you want to say something; you write because you have something to say.”
I can relate to those who are called to express the burdens within their hearts and thankful for the opportunity to share mine. These freedoms may not always be with us, as the world is becoming aggressively opposed to God and His disciples. I write for several secular publications
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Courier Letters to the Editor 5-17-23
Leveling the playing field
Dear Editor,
I want to comment on the article “County council retains special library millage.”
The county administration recommended the library be taken off its very own millage or tax rate. The council, in a 4-2 vote, ignored that recommendation and chose to keep the library on its own tax rate.
I supported the administration. It is about fairness. No one is looking to close any library, nor cut hours, nor cut their budget. In fact, their
Striking for solidarity — in my own way
I understand the writers have gone on strike — at least the ones who write for TV shows and movies.
So I decided to go on strike, too — not because I have any gripes, but just for “solidarity.”
Where would the world be without writers? It would be a pretty dull place.
Rather than actually join the picket line, I thought I would try and see if I can get away with doing my strike by making this a photo column.
So check out this fascinating collection of screenshots, all of which should be credited to Google
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Are you in love with God?
The Almighty has the power to unlock all doors and break down every obstacle. We also believe He can do whatever He wants, but often are left clueless to comprehend His decisions.
I’ve heard testimonies from individuals who were in a grave situation and suddenly they were delivered. Coincidence? No, I believe God had a precise plan that would bring Him glory. On the other hand, as a chaplain, I’ve been on scene where someone was involved in a terrible accident
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Power of the Word of God
When I receive feedback about my published articles, it’s usually positive. Occasionally I hear the comment, “I like what you’ve written, but it’ll never happen,” which surprises me.
I understand how we can feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of society’s problems, and wonder how the ideals expressed through God’s Word can ever possibly provide a solution. However, this question seems to misunderstand the sovereign power of God that resides in His Word. This
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The dogs of war
The term “dogs of war” comes from the play “Julius Caesar,” written by William Shakespeare in 1599. Shakespeare used the play to describe the devastation and madness caused by war.
“Julius Caesar” marks the final moments of the Roman Republic, which later resulted in the rise of the Roman Empire. The dogs I am talking about, however, had nothing to do with the fall of the Roman Republic, but rather their contribution to the success of our democracy.
Military dogs are trained for specific jobs — bomb sniffing, search and rescue, trackers and messengers. Other dogs, trapped in a war zone, just bring comfort and joy to the soldiers. During the Revolutionary War, dogs often accompanied their owners to provide consolation and
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