Standing Our Ground

Hey baby, there ain’t no easy way out. Hey, I will stand my ground and I won’t back down.No, I won’t back down. Tom Petty – Johnny Cash – Most people were born with the virtue of courage. It has been said that those born with courage still have...

The Downfall Of Pontius Pilate

Tough choices are made by the humble, strong, and brave. Easy choices are oftentimes made by the arrogant, weak, and fearful. – Author Unknown – Pontius Pilate, the man who reluctantly sentenced Jesus Christ to death, is one of the most mysterious figures...

Why Sports Create Strong People

“He would butt heads, and it would bleed a little bit. I always say, ‘Players like to see the coaches bleed.’ So they’d play hard for him.” – The late Georgia football coach, Vince Dooley commenting on his defensive coordinator, Erk Russell. – 1989 –...

Tribute To Randy Nix

“The supreme quality of leadership is integrity.” — General and President Dwight Eisenhower – Politics is often ugly and dangerous. These hazards increase with being a public servant. It is often said that some who gain power develop a strong fear of...

The Two Wolves

For 49 years, I have been taught many things by the men in my family. But, I have always respected the advice of my Uncle Robin Worley the most. I have always been shocked at his fearlessness in the face of adversity and his ability to forgive others who had wronged...

Healing With Music

“Music is the universal language of mankind.” – Henry Wadsworth – Unlike my uncle, God did not choose to give me the gift of making music. But, He did give me the passion to listen. There is something about music that is healing to the spirit, body, mind,...

Appeal Your Property Assessment

Recently, I was shocked when I opened an envelope from the county informing me that my home had increased in value by 100 percent in one year. Thus, my property taxes doubled as well. I have learned that many homeowners in Carroll County received similar surprising...