A Look at the Resurrection

By Sigrid Fowler All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. ​The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the heart of the religion started by his followers. Every gospel describes […]

Easter Birds

Easter Birds

By Blaney Pridgen All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. ​​Best of any song ​​is a bird song ​​in the quiet, but first ​​you have the quiet. ​​​–Wendell […]

Why Is Today Different?

Sigrid Fowler All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. ​The Jewish community celebrated April 16 this year, and at the Passover meal, the youngest was to say, “Why is tonight different from all […]

The Blame Game for Fuel Prices

The Blame Game for Fuel Prices

All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. Robert Scott Who is to blame for high gasoline prices? If you are a died-in-the-wool Trump enthusiast, the answer is obvious: […]

Helps for Reading the Bible

Sigrid Fowler All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. ​The Bible can be challenging, but it sells. Daniel Radosh, in his 2006 piece “The Good Book Business” for The New Yorker, says: “The familiar observation that the Bible is the best-selling […]

High Anxiety

High Anxiety

All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. Blaney Pridgen Anger and anxiety are states of mind I actively avoid.  They are most unattractive to me in other people […]

Play it Again, Sam

Play it Again, Sam

By Blaney Pridgen All of my adult life I have heard conversation and debate about matters from both liberal and conservative positions in every sphere of influence, concern, and power in our national life.  This is our national dialogue, which makes us a workable democracy.  This coming together of liberals, who serve their values but […]

Jesus said, “I am the Bread of Life”

By Sigrid Fowler All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. ​In the Gospel of John, Jesus says “I am–” an amazing number of times. I haven’t counted, but this choice of words and the […]

A Suffrage for Suffrage

A Suffrage for Suffrage

All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. By Blaney Pridgen Suffrage is the right to vote in a political election.  In the worship or liturgy of some Christian […]

Is Jesus the Only Way to be Saved?

All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser. By Sigrid Fowler ​The assertion that Jesus is the only way to be savedseems narrow, even uninformed to many these days. If you’re a Christian, ask […]

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