Opinion

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole Mankind has beaten tons of nature’s obstacles over the centuries.We’ve learned the secrets of flight, without which we wouldn’t have discovered turbulence.We’ve designed interstate systems so amazingly complex that they can allow automobiles to travel up to three miles in an hour...
8/12/25

8/12/25

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekAnother year of VBS has come and gone. We had the best group of kids! That says a lot for their parents and family. We pray they had a great time and learned a lot about Jesus and were drawn closer to Him.The message this week was from Joshua 6, “There’s a Stump in the Way.”
BURTON W. COLE, Editor

BURTON W. COLE, Editor

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole Every August when I was a kid, the stores in our town rolled their wares out onto the sidewalks and called it a “Dog Days of Summer Sale.”Mom insisted that we go, and was surprised when I agreed without fussing.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole Kids today have powerful advantages, the simplicity of which we never dreamed.When I was in elementary school, way back in the unenlightened ages, the shoe I begged for was Keds. The red ball printed on the side made you run faster and jump higher.
7/29/25

7/29/25

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekMessage this week “Crossing Your Jordan,” from Joshua 3. God commissioned Joshua to take the Israelites across the Jordan River. He was worried but as he did for Moses, he cleared the water so the people could pass through. We all have our Jordan’s to cross.
7/15/25

7/15/25

FAITH & VALUES

Blanket CreekWe were blessed Sunday with a beautiful piano special by Ms. Ramona Colvin.Scripture was from John 8:31-36, “It’s More Than a Flag.” We watched a video reminding us that our freedom isn’t free.
Jim Thaxton, columnist

Jim Thaxton, columnist

Paddlin’ with Thaxton

By Jim Thaxton In the annals of adventure and camaraderie, few experiences can compare to my time as a swamper on the Green River.A swamper is the title given to nonpaid assistants on multiple-day rafting trips.The job description included everything from setting up and maintaining the camp privy...

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole The kid’s nose nearly dusted the brownie as he calculated to the millimeter where to place the plastic knife.