Opinion

BURTON W. COLE, Editor

BURTON W. COLE, Editor

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole This inscription was typed just below the return address label on the yellow 6-by-9 envelope: “My mind still thinks I’m 25. My body thinks my mind is an idiot.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole Screenwriter Neil Gaiman observed, “Nobody gets through life without losing a few things along the way.”Songwriter Jimmy Buffett confessed — while nibblin’ on sponge cake and watchin’ the sun bake — that he was “searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt.
3/24/26

3/24/26

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekMatthew 7:24-29. Having a good foundation.The only way to have that is through Jesus Christ. Any other foundation will fail you. 2 Timothy 3:16.All scripture is given by inspiration of God. It is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, instruction in righteousness.
3/10/26

3/10/26

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekWe had a wonderful piano special by Ms. Ramona Colvin.Scripture Acts 9:36-43. When Tabitha (Dorcas) died the church thought they couldn’t live without her.If Blanket Creek church closed would it affect our community? Would anyone care?

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole The headline grabbed me by the gray hairs. I squinted through my trifocals for a closer look: “Seven classic skills boomers can do without thinking that millennials need YouTube tutorials for.
2/17/26

2/17/26

FAITH & VALUES

New Life WesleyanAs winter soon turns into Spring, we are thanking God for the recent higher Temps and the big thaw. As we continue to prepare for a new parking lot, we are still receiving donations and can’t wait to see it DONE. Please feel free to stop by and visit us anytime.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole No, I will not be using my mobile app today. I don’t have a mobile app. I don’t want a mobile app.What I want is a sandwich and a Coke. Yes, there might be an app for that, but you can’t pour ketchup or salsa on an app to make it taste any better.
BURTON W. COLE, Editor

BURTON W. COLE, Editor

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole It’s time to scribble sweet nothings in Valentine’s Day cards, but I’m having trouble coming up with just the right words to say.My favorite romantic quote comes from Rita Rudner: “I love being married.
2/10/26

2/10/26

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekScripture 1 John 5-13:15. “Yes We Know.” Bro. Greg was asked to preach a funeral of a young man. When he went to visit the family the mother ran out asking “Where is my son?

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole I used to believe in love as the number one theme of pop music — looking for love, falling in love, staying in love, losing your love… and love for dogs, tractors and pickup trucks.