Category Archives: Opinions
Waiting to pour out His glory
Last week, we talked about the recent revival in Wilmore, Ky. Anytime there are 1,500 people in one place worshipping God around the clock, we know the Lord is 
stirring hearts.
We had a trip to Denver planned last week, but I was able to attend the revival three different times before we left, and it was very humbling to see a hunger for God on this level. We sang “I Exalt Thee,” and you could sense God was there.
I mentioned recently that spiritual moves of God’s glory have nothing to do with geographical locations, but rather are
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Is it taxable?
After preparing my own taxes annually for over 40 years, I’m about to have someone else do them for me for the first time.
This is not without concerns, of course, but the people who volunteer to prepare taxes at the senior center are trained. They’re part of the AARP income tax assistance program, which means they’re IRS-certified and therefore will know
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Tackling the horror of Highway 123
Who in the heck are all these people, and where are they going in such a hurry?
That thought often comes to mind when I try to pull out onto U.S. Highway 123 from the residential street I live on in Easley.
Sometimes, especially if I’m trying to make a left turn across traffic to go in the direction toward Clemson, I have to wait about 10 minutes to get an opening. And then I have to dash out in front of rapidly oncoming traffic to make it into a turning lane designed for vehicles coming from the opposite direction, just to get into the median.
After that, If I’m trying to get onto Pendleton Street to head downtown (which I usually am) I need to time my next
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Stop the speeding
Dear Editor,
I’m writing this letter in hopes of bringing much-needed attention to helping stop the speeding up and down our country roads.
We have small neighborhoods on these roads that have curves, hidden driveways and hills. Families with children, pets and farm animals make their homes here.
On my road alone, we have had two kids almost get hit by a vehicle that was speeding on the road beside me and two almost hit on the road in front of me. It took me
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It’s encouraging to see a hunger and thirst for God
There is a move of the Holy Spirit happening in Wilmore, Ky., where the small evangelical Asbury University and Seminary are located.
As the regular chapel service began Wednesday morning in Hughes Auditorium, it was not long before things became extraordinary. Many students did not leave, and continued to worship as the band kept playing. The message that morning focused on confession, repentance and how true love for God and others is more than just words. News
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Peace in a newfound love for old hymns
I was planning to write about how terrible the traffic is on U.S. Highway 123 through Easley.
I’ll get to that soon enough.
But lately I’ve had another highway on my mind. The one that leads to God.
When we walk with the Lord
In the light of his Word
What a glory he sheds on our way!
While we do his good will
He abides with us still
And with all who will trust and obey.
If those words sound familiar to you, you probably grew up in a church that sang the old gospel hymns like I did.
By the time I turned 11 or 12, I started getting into other kinds of music, beginning with the Beatles. Suddenly all that
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Courier Letters to the Editor 2-8-23
Thanks for sharing love with children
Dear Editor,
I am writing to thank Pickens-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.
Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected more than 9.3 million shoebox gifts in 2022. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2022, the ministry is
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Do we only follow God when we feel like it?
Have you ever wondered what is the purpose of television, games, movies and social media?
Many will say they were created to entertain and inform us, but what we may not have noticed is that when we are constantly focused on these things, we are usually not listening to what God is saying. To understand what He wants us to do, we must give Him our undivided attention. This is accomplished when we find a quiet place where we can pray,
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Calling to order the Court of Irks and Peeves
Here beginneth the first installment in the annals of Barnett’s Unofficial, Unorthodox and Unauthorized Court of Crotchety Irks and .
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Court is now in session!
The first order of business is to explain that the subject matter to be considered by this Court shall be limited to usage of the English language, both written and spoken.
And to note that the Court’s views on grammar do not necessarily concur with that of crotchety old English teachers, as evidenced by this very sentence fragment.
Secondly, the admission that the occupant of this unesteemed bench makes no claim of being worthy of casting
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Appreciating every day and every hour
I have a good friend who is seriously ill with late-stage cancer. When he was diagnosed about two years ago, he began to write and send a daily text thread to friends about his treatments, how he is doing, the weather, anything associated with astronomy and a generous amount of philosophical thoughts. His personality is that of a thinker who appreciates the beauty of simple things.
As I have read his thoughts and was allowed to see into his soul, it has been such a blessing and encouragement to see the good work that God has been doing in his life. He has gone through a lot more discomfort and challenges than we
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