Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Joseph and Mary
There are two important biblical characters that we should not forget this season, and they are Joseph and Mary. Joseph was the husband of the Virgin Mary who gave birth to Christ (Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38). One thing that stands out about Joseph is how he was...
Letter to the editor: A call for more cancer research funding
Hope is critical to the fight against cancer. Whether it’s hope for a better treatment or just a better day, hope is what keeps most patients going; it’s also what’s on the horizon on capitol hill when it comes to increased medical research funding. For the first time...
Letter to the editor: GOD: The Living God
Perhaps you have heard the slogan, “May the force be with you.” This idea is sometimes associated with the concept of God. Some take this to mean the presence of some energy or force accompanying your being. Is this the biblical view of Scripture? God has revealed His...
Letter to the editor: Firewheel Bunco group celebrates anniversary
Bunco is a popular game of chance incorporating dice, luck and prizes. It arrived in the United States in 1855 and has evolved into a game often played monthly in neighborhood groups. What are the chances that a Garland club would play this game in their Firewheel...
Letter to the editor: 2015 Manufacturing Day
The manufacturing industry is facing a major skilled workforce shortage. It is estimated that over the next decade, two million manufacturing jobs in America will go unfilled due to manufacturers’ inability to find talent with the required skills. This widening...
Letter to the editor: The brevity of life
There is a popular saying, “Life is short.” When some individuals state, “Life is short,” they give the impression that we must enjoy life to the fullest by usually doing things that are based upon some type of personal pleasure. Maybe, they are implying we only live...
Letter to the editor: Faith and flags
As a believer of Scripture, no flag dictates my moral values. My moral assessment begins with God’s character and His holiness which is the basis of goodness and moral values. The Confederate flag is found offensive by many individuals and some would also include the...
Letter to the editor: Garland flooding issue
The major news stations have continually reported flooding of resident homes in Garland related to Glenbrook of Duck Creek overflowing. We are sincerely sorry for the families that have been affected. I'm seeking help to correct an injustice that's been costly to...
Letter to the editor: God and the cosmos
We owe our existence to God and God alone. We did not come into being without Him. The cosmos is another word for the universe. It is called the cosmos because it is seen as an intelligible system of order or a well-ordered whole. The universe could not come into...