There are two extremes often seen among Christian conservatives concerning involvement in politics. One extreme is ultra right-wing activism; the...

From a historic mayoral debate to a powerful weekend of community and faith, this past week reminded me why this work—and this place—means so...

Every election season, I hear the same thing from folks: “I’ll be there in November.” And I get it, that’s the election everyone talks about. It’s...

Easter is not just a holiday, it is the foundation of my faith and the reason for my hope.Everything I believe centers on what Easter represents:...

Every year, I write an Easter column. And if you’ve read them before, you know I often find myself reminiscing about dressing in pastels, hearing...

There are moments in a campaign that remind you exactly why you stepped forward in the first place. This past week was one of those moments.To...

When people think about freedom, they often think about rights—freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the ability to make our own choices....

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Cookeville City Councilman Chad Gilbert today announced his candidacy for re-electionto the Cookeville City Council in the August 6 municipal election,...

A night of faith, leadership, and civic engagement brings candidates and community together in Putnam CountyMore than 150 residents, community...

Growing up in Algood, we had many good times — and a few bad.During my first marriage, we lived in Algood. We were expecting our first child. As we...

Leadership is a word that gets used often — sometimes too often.  It seems everyone wants the title. Fewer want the responsibility that comes with...

Six years have passed since March 3, 2020—the saddest, most tragic day in the history of Cookeville and Putnam County.That night, an EF-4 tornado...

In every strong community I have ever known, there has been one quiet, consistent thread holding it together — prayer.Not flashy programs. Not...

Algood, Tennessee — a small rural town next to Cookeville and part of Putnam County — was pretty much like any small-town USA when I was growing...

The news of Cookeville High School students walking off campus during school hours to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement...