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 […]
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 […]
This inspiring article was originally published in Rotary.org. Publishers Note: “I wanted to go back into the jail and help the women, because that’s where I needed the help. That’s […]
By Randy Boyd Aug. 19, 2026 New polling and University of Tennessee data suggest higher education continues to deliver value through affordability, student outcomes and economic opportunity. As a new […]
By Mike Sparks I recently listened to an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience (huge fan here) that touched on Marcus Aurelius. His reflections on life, conflict, and inner peace […]
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 […]
By Mike Sparks The Unwanted Refund: How Country Star John Rich Helped a Tennessee Farmer Defeat the IRS Having experienced it up close, I know how easily news outlets lean […]
By Mike Sparks Ken ‘The Bull’ Atkin: A Fighter Then, A Fighter Still There was a time when Ken “The Bull” Atkin stepped into the ring as a man you […]