Jesus Never Promised an Easy Life—He Promised a Life Worth Living
Jesus Didn’t Promise a Soft Life — He Promised a Worthy One I’ve often said that life has a way of teaching us lessons we never signed up to learn. […]
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Troy Ross Came Looking for Barn Wood—and Found a New Beginning
By Mike Sparks Troy Ross: Old Barn Wood and a New Beginning Troy Ross had spent nearly two years trying to obtain wood from a particular old barn. […]
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Does God Guide Us Through Circumstances? A Look at Romans 8 and the Lives of Paul, Gideon, Esther and David
Does God Speaks Through Circumstances? I Think So Based on Romans 8:26–35 The apostle Paul had a circumstance. Gideon had a circumstance. Queen Esther had a circumstance. David had a […]
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Mecum’s First Tennessee Auction at Nashville Superspeedway Brings Folks Together After Legislators Clear the Path
Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet and speak with Dave Magers, CEO of Mecum Auctions, as the company brought its inaugural Nashville collector-car auction to Nashville Superspeedway. Magers has […]
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History
History’s torchbearers: Dr. George Smith, Bo Washington, and Frank Caperton—a shared devotion to history and the next generation
By Mike Sparks Dr. George Smith, Bo Washington, and Frank Caperton: A shared devotion to history and the next generation This morning, Pastor Jerry Weeden invited me to say a […]
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Crime: Police: Law Enforcement
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How To Do More with Less
WGNS Radio: Sheriff Kenneth Barrett Builds Experienced Leadership Team for Rutherford County
Sheriff Kenneth Barrett Builds Experienced Leadership Team for Rutherford County A new chapter has begun at the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office as Sheriff Kenneth Barrett takes office and assembles a […]
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Health
Inspiration
From Darkness to Sight: Why Dolly Parton and Ronald Reagan Would Be Proud of Dr. Ming Wang
From Darkness to Sight: Dr. Ming Wang’s Journey of Faith, Freedom, and Healing By Mike Sparks I have known Dr. Ming Wang for many years. He has appeared on my […]
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As the Sun Rises, Find Morning Uplift in God’s Word: 11 Verses to Strengthen Your Faith
The Best Time to Read the Bible: 11 Verses to Strengthen Your Faith The Bible offers timeless wisdom, hope, and encouragement for every season of life. Whether we are facing […]
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Leaving a Legacy
Obituaries
From the Badge to the WGNS Microphone: Truman Jones’ 50-Year Commitment to His County
Truman Jones: The Man Who Built the Bridge Between Badge and Community RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (TennesseeLedger.com) — Former Sheriff Truman Jones, a name that has become inseparable from honest service, […]
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Inspiration
God Speaks to His People: Beyond Distance—Why Perspective Without Action Falls Short
God Speaks to His People: More Than “From a Distance” Scripture: Exodus 3:1–6; 3:11–15; 4:28–31 Bette Midler’s song “From a Distance” offers a reminder that perspective matters. When we step […]