Category Archives: Opinions
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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Courier Letters to the Editor
Thank you to Richland
Dear Editor,
As a lifelong resident of Pickens County, I’d like to extend a thank you to the Richland County Council.
If I lived in Richland County, I would be upset, but as a resident of Pickens County, I couldn’t be more happy the Richland County Council decided to put misguided politics ahead of people.
We in Pickens County welcome FN America to Liberty with open arms and are excited for the 176 new jobs and $33 million investment they
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will bring to our community.
It’s unfortunate some of our neighbors in Richland either think we as citizens don’t have a right to purchase firearms for self-defense or that manufacturers are fully responsible for how their products are used. I wonder if they also want to blame Sleep Number for a bad night’s sleep or hold the Ritedose Corporation liable for doctor mistakes?
As for myself, I am not only happy for the new job opportunities, but also to add a manufacturer locally who provides an important tool to law enforcement, the military and citizens alike.
Clay Counts
Liberty
Political symbolism? From James Madison to Jesse James
Strap on your six-shooters, boys. Let’s go downtown and exercise our Constitutional rights!
Wait, you mean it’s legal to go walking around town toting a pistol, right out in the open?
Yes sir! The right “to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed,” the Second Amendment says.
… Hold it right there, fellas. Before we go any further on this, let’s move into the 21st century.
I don’t think walking the streets with a loaded rapid-fire handgun poking out of your pocket at a time when mass shootings have become commonplace was what James Madison had in mind.
But apparently there are some who are afraid their right to go around with a Saturday night
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Courier Letters to the Editor 5-3-23
Ex-member weighs in on library board
Dear Editor,
I served on the Pickens County Library Board for about two years, 2019-21. During my tenure, I met wonderful people who I enjoyed getting to know, however, it seemed that every board meeting had another “urgent decision to make,” another “hot-button topic to address” or another “fire to put out.” This does not make sense to me. After all, it is a library, not an emergency room.
In my opinion, the library board, although having all the responsibility, never really functioned with authority, for almost all items on the
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Preventing germination for seeds of unforgiveness
How much grace does it take to love our enemies? That’s a good question. Tragedies occur all around us, and it’s true we are heartbroken and disturbed, but how do we react when our family is harmed or we are personally offended?
I admit that I do not always have the character of Christ when I’m being threatened or provoked to anger. Our natural reaction is to retaliate, because that’s a natural part of our carnal nature. Most of us agree that people need to be punished for their evil deeds, but Christians must
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It’s so hard to say sorry
There are several very important words in the English language that have lost much of their power by overuse and by assuming multiple meanings.
Some of them are needed to express the deepest emotions and feelings of the human heart.
One such word is “sorry.”
“That’s the sorriest excuse for a bicycle I’ve ever seen!”
A colorful comment, perhaps, but an unfortunate twist on a word that should be reserved for more serious purposes.
Even used properly, “I’m sorry,” doesn’t seem nearly adequate to convey what one person needs
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Courier Letters to the Editor 4-26-23
Food stamp reform
Dear Editor,
Twelve percent of the U.S. and 12.8 percent of South Carolina uses SNAP, formerly known as food stamps.
The No. 1 item bought on SNAP is soda. In fact, 22.6 cents of every dollar is spent on a combination of sweetened beverages, prepared desserts, salty snacks, candy and sugar. This acts as a multi-billion-dollar subsidy for candy and soda companies, with Coca-Cola alone making $13 billion per year from SNAP benefits.
Although 40 percent of SNAP must be spent on essentials, such as bread, eggs and milk, the rest can be spent on anything that is EBT
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