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Columns

Take time to smell the flowers

I don’t know about you, but I live in a hurry, and when I try to do things, I also go all in. This is ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, October 1, 2021 6:00 am

YOUR TURN

COLUMN – Visiting America’s southern border

I have often stated that the greatest responsibility of government is the safety and security of its citizens. The federal government is responsible for protecting ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 6:00 am

Guest Columns

The need for power of attorney

By Mark McGahee A power of attorney is a legal instrument that delegates an individual’s legal authority to another person. If an individual is incapacitated, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 26, 2021 12:00 pm

LIFESTYLES

Hidden treasures in thinning a forest

BY JO WEAVER One of the advantages to mechanically suppressing the competition in our longleaf restoration project is that I have seen many inches of ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, September 23, 2021 3:20 pm

Columns

Mysteries abound

By Wilford Kale Special to The Farmville Herald After reading some advance notices about S.A. Cosby’s newest book, “Razorblade Tears” (Flatiron Books, 336 pgs., $26.99) ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, September 16, 2021 4:27 pm

DEVOTIONAL

Charity: Key to healthy community life

Living the hustle and bustle of our daily life, we seldom stop to consider the source of the many blessings that we take for granted. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, September 11, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

Fly or bee?

In the last year-and-a-half society has changed. We have been living with a threat hanging over our heads. The enemy is intangible, invisible, an elusive ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, September 11, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

Following Jesus’ way

Something that has truly puzzled me lately is how some people seem to think that if they are faithful, they won’t get COVID. Just this ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, September 3, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount

Then Jesus began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, August 20, 2021 6:00 am

THE WORD

Praising God on the Amtrak train

Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of His, and give thanks at the remembrance of His Holiness. – Psalm 30:4 July 2021, I got ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, August 13, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

Olympics inspire us and give us hope

To be honest, I am a bit giddy about the Olympics. It is fun to watch the events, to learn about different sports, to see ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, August 6, 2021 6:00 am

LIFESTYLES

Cannery has a long history in Prince Edward

On April 9, 1943, The Farmville Herald ran a brief, three-paragraph blurb on its front cover, posing the question to readers, “Do You Want (a) ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, July 29, 2021 9:15 pm

DEVOTIONAL

Seek God’s kingdom now

“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For it is the Gentiles who ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, July 23, 2021 6:00 am

Columns

We need bold action on infrastructure, climate change

By Karen McElfish Virginia Mercury This past year has challenged Virginia in unforeseeable ways. Our faith communities have been tested by not one, but four ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, July 22, 2021 1:06 pm

DEVOTIONAL

Finding lessons from the pandemic

Praise be to God, the horrors of coronavirus are passing behind us. With more than 50% of our adult population vaccinated, our lives are gradually ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, July 16, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

Catching glimpses of the Kingdom of God

Something beautiful happened the last Sunday afternoon of June at Farmville Presbyterian Church. “What a fellowship. What a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms,” ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, July 9, 2021 6:00 am

Columns

Opinion – School improvements should be funded by supervisors

I agree with Prince Edward County Supervisor Jim Wilck’s June 11 guest column and news article published June 9 in The Farmville Herald and Herald ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, June 17, 2021 8:43 am

DEVOTIONAL

Thinking about funeral practices and traditions

As a pastor, I have had a share in a number of funerals. This is probably no surprise. Just recently, though, the funerals of my ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, June 11, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

God restores his people

Are you stuck in a life rut? Are you methodically going along with very little vision? In Isaiah 43 we see a picture of how ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, May 28, 2021 6:00 am

Guest Columns

OPINION — Save some time for solace this Memorial Day

As Benjamin Franklin walked out of Independence Hall at the close of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, an elder woman approached him and asked, “Well ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, May 27, 2021 5:25 pm

DEVOTIONAL

We can always rely on God

Tis the season for graduations. Hampden-Sydney just had two, this year’s graduating class and the previous year’s class that got bumped because of COVID. I ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, May 14, 2021 6:00 am

Guest Columns

OPINION — New voting laws to bring more people to the polls

In four weeks, Virginians will return to the polls for primary contests, including the statewide races for the Democratic ticket for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, May 13, 2021 6:41 pm

DEVOTIONAL

For all those contacts in our phone, rejoice

“Then Philip began to speak, and starting with this scripture, he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus. As they were going along the ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, May 7, 2021 6:00 am

THE WORD

Avoiding those darned mosquitoes

Two of my high school friends by the names of Jim Lewis and Garner Clark always humored me when waiting for a table in a ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, April 23, 2021 6:00 am

NEWS

Lawmakers amend bill banning guns in state buildings

BY CHRISTINA AMANO DOLAN Capital News Service Virginia legislators recently accepted the governor’s substitute to a bill banning firearms on and near Capitol Square as ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

He is risen indeed

Pretend for a moment that you are meeting a friend following our recent celebration of the resurrection of Christ from the dead. You have a ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, April 16, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

Blessings can be found in interruptions

How well do you deal with interruptions? You’re engaged in a task at work, maybe you’re up against a deadline, and things are just starting ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, April 9, 2021 6:00 am

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