A step back a few decades with my friend Rob ...

Our dear friends, Rob and Tracey Shirk from Waterloo, Iowa were passing through our area on Thursday and came to visit. The following day at breakfast, Rob walked in carrying what appeared to be a big magazine. As he sat at the table, I realized it was a road atlas of the USA ...

CHECK YOUR MIRRORS

Amanda Gorman, the National Youth Poet Laureate, recited her poem in Sunday’s Super Bowl pre-game activities. With these verses, she recognized three individuals who stood on the field prior to the coin toss: a veteran, a teacher, and a nurse.

Chorus of the Captains

Today we honor our three captains for their actions and impact in a time of uncertainty and need. They have taken the lead, exceeding all expectations and limitations, uplifting their communities and nation as leaders, healers, and educators.

2 CENTS WORTH

Here comes Santa Clause, Merry Christmas to all of you, may you next year be better than this one has been. It's a pretty day in Aspermont this morning, Joe and I will walk about 10:00, and again this evening about 3:00.

Faces & Places

“It has been demonstrated that morons and high-grade imbeciles make most excellent cannon fodder.

O Holy Night

Author’s note: this essay was published on Christmas week in 2019 and is one of the most popular essays I’ve ever written. I felt called to share it again on this Christmas week and I hope the lyrics touch you as deeply as they continue to touch me. “O holy night! The stars are brightly shining.

JODY NIX CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF PLAYING MUSIC

“I was born to play music. Country Music. Western Swing. It moves me, moves my soul. If I hear those fiddles start playing with a good steel guitar and good rhythm section my ears perk up. That’s what I’m known for: a driving Texas dance beat. I want those people to dance to my music.

Merry Pandemic Christmas

“Away, in a manger,” the traditional hymn begins. A baby was born to change the world and has. Whether you know the story of the birth of Jesus or not, His influence and teachings have impacted human existence in ways that would otherwise be unimaginable.

CHECK YOUR MIRRORS

Are you feeling a bit like Charlie Brown this Christmas? One of the most well-known comic strip characters ever, Charlie Brown shares his holiday blues with his friend Linus in the holiday special A Charlie Brown Christmas. The show first aired in 1965 and was creator Charles S.

My Farewell Story

I have really enjoyed being able to write articles for the newspaper, but I am moving away and will not be able to continue. Christians frequently have different views, so I appreciate your kindness in letting me express mine.