DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Where we learn to say “censorship” and “China” buying up the US and opening police stations in New York

This week I want to begin by telling you about my own little experience with the asinine world of being censored… on TikTok.I have proudly been censored three times now.My posts read “Community Guidelines Violation” and you can’t watch it.So, what exactly is a TikTok community guidelines violation.

OPINION: Congress must say no to earmarks

The American people have entrusted Republicans with the House majority at a time of unprecedented fiscal peril for our country: 40-year-high inflation, economic recession, and an approaching debt crisis – all driven by the most reckless spending in our nation’s history.

OPINION: Your Thanksgiving feast is 20 percent more expensive thanks to Bidenflation

The cost to host a Thanksgiving dinner for your closest friends and family members is 20 percent more expensive this year, and President Joe Biden’s administration is to blame.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (November 24, 2022)

FOR THE RECORD“The Monday before the election we could declare a state of emergency for [Hurricane] Nicole, conduct an election, count like 7.7 million votes by midnight... And these other states are still counting their votes from the election! How pathetic is that?

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Preacher Miller sure did learn to walk the walk

Welcome, friends, to the “front porch.”In August of 1997, we started writing for my hometown paper in LaGrange, Georgia. We are currently celebrating our twenty-fifth year of sending columns and stories back home.

OUT TO PASTOR: A day trip in the “Sissy Van”

Last week was the first anniversary of my heart attack.My celebratory plan was to go to McDonald’s for a double cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate milkshake.I tried to keep my plan secret, at least from someone in the house, but I failed most miserably.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 30)

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.

CONSTITUTIONAL MINUTE #20

Heed the words of Daniel Webster in his 4th of July Oration, 1802:“The politician that undertakes to improve a Constitution with as little thought as a farmer sets about mending his plow is no master of his trade.

Steps you can take to care for yourself during the holidays

STATEPOINT – With seasonal stressors like end-of-year work deadlines, gift shopping and hosting potentially weighing on you, plus all those extra sweets and indulgent foods to nibble on, the holiday season may be the happiest time of year, but it’s not always the healthiest.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (November 24, 2022)