As I have already established a few weeks past, I will occasionally present to you an original short story that will address and tackle some of the major issues of life that perhaps all of us, in some way, have to contend with.
Category: Michael Goings’ Columns
The personal reflections and commentary of Bishop Michael Goings, a well-known pastor and author, on local, state, national, and international issues. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in these columns are those of Michael Goings, the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of The Dillon Herald. He is solely responsible for the content of these articles.
Remembering The Source Of Our Greatness
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Since this is the season when we celebrate the Declaration of Independence and our victory over the British Empire (that was the most powerful country in the world at that time), I deem it very appropriate and timely to dedicate my column today in an attempt to consider an issue that is very relevant to our Fourth of July observance.
Newtown: A Microcosm of Our Culture
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As I grappled with the idea of writing this article and especially what the name of it should be, I finally settled for the heading atop.
Sights And Sounds That Inspire Me
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A few years ago, someone who worked with my wife (when she was employed as the principal at South Elementary School), who was a frequent reader of my column, asked her this question: “Where does your husband get the ideas to write so many articles?”
Mothers Of Children With Special Needs
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There is a special category of women who is worthy of double honor because they are the mothers and primary caregivers of children with special needs.
The Most Essential Event In History
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I undoubtedly possess a greater desire to write the information contained in my column today than I have perhaps felt about any other topic that I have ever presented.
Letters Of Encouragement
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The following letters were sent to me from Sherman Davis and Leonard Jacobs (not their real names) respectively.
An Absurd And Obscene Sight
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I find myself shaking my head in disdain and disgust at the sight of many young African-American men walking around with their pants hanging down around their butts.
Spring Is Coming
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The season of spring officially started on March 20, 2019. Calendar-wise, we have been into the spring season for ten days.
Aging Without Becoming An Antique
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To be honest about it, this article that you are reading today had its genesis over sixty-seven years ago, when yours truly was conceived and born in the year of 1951.