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 […]
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office to Mark 25th Anniversary of September 11 with Remembrance Ceremony By Mike Sparks Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony The Rutherford County Sheriff’s […]
By Mike Sparks Did you know that the song “Rocky Mountain Way” came to Joe Walsh behind a lawn mower? The Song Within: A Testament to Faith, Healing, and Music’s […]
By Mike Sparks While sitting on the back row at Parkway Baptist Church in Smyrna this morning, I began reading a bulletin insert about the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions […]
By Mike Sparks MT. JULIET, Tenn. —Family and friends are remembering Joe Kendall Edmondson, affectionately known as “Jo-Jo,” who passed away at home surrounded by his family on August 25, […]
Younger adults are less comfortable than older adults with initiating kind acts toward strangers Publisher’s Note — Mike Sparks As I sat down to share this article about whether America […]
By Mike Sparks Living Truth Christian Center Celebrates 160 Years of Faith, Legacy and Community in Smyrna “You Are Not Forgotten: The Legacy We Carry Forward” SMYRNA, Tenn. — Living […]
by E. “Doc” Smith on March 2, 2007 Many years ago, when my older cousin Bruce headed off to college on a basketball scholarship, I asked him where he was […]
By Mike Sparks Yesterday, our Men of Hope group attended the Nashville Men’s Conference. Normally, I wouldn’t choose to spend almost an entire day away from home—especially right now. My […]
Smyrna has lost one of its finest. Harold Houston Galyon, 88, passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy built not on fanfare or headlines, […]