We talked last week about changes and how sometimes they can be good and sometimes bad, but that they were inevitable. That is definitely true for this week. By the time you read this it will be known that I have been named the publisher of the Cass County Citizens Journal-Sun. Before you ask, no, I...

That evening, I drove to the streets, hoping to enjoy the company of someone who could use interaction, and I found myself drawn to this one guy. He skirted in front of a business, and once past the door, he glanced back over his shoulder, shuffling his feet. He moved ahead, picked up the pace, and ...

Recently, we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day (also known as “Saint Paddy’s Day”). I’m reminded of my Irish roots. With a maiden name of Ferrell and Ferguson on my mother’s side of the family, there is a lot of Irish blood running through my veins. Plus, I remember my dad’s gorgeous auburn hair when he ...

I don’t usually carry fear when I hit the streets for ministry. But that day, fear caught me off guard for just a few seconds. My heart sped up as an ...

Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods...

Sometimes in doing what we do we get to see issues arise that are glaringly important. Sometimes those issues transcend the local community and are su...