Luke Horton, Author at Daily Leader - Page 6 of 25

Opinion

More tolerance, justice, reconciliation needed

The hate was more virulent than I realized. The anger was hotter. The violence was more cruel. And the thing that surprised me the most: ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Friday, August 10, 2018 6:09 pm

Opinion

Pre-k programs may not achieve long-term results

Most, if not all, educators would likely agree that pre-k is a valuable program that puts young children on the path to success. States, including ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Friday, August 3, 2018 9:00 pm

Opinion

The church is to be a place of healing, not hurt

For those who pay attention to the inner-workings of the Southern Baptist Convention, there has been plenty of drama lately. Much of it surrounds how ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Friday, July 27, 2018 9:58 pm

Opinion

Life lessons learned in the hayfield

On a recent trip back from Natchez, I counted at least six hayfields in the process of being cut, raked or baled. Had I been ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Friday, July 20, 2018 8:14 pm

Opinion

Should I pray for rain or pray for wisdom?

The worms appear to have joined a suicide pact. I see them out of their dirt, baking in the hot sun, struggling as their bodies ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Friday, July 13, 2018 9:13 pm

Editorials

Remember they are people, just like us

Millions of words have been written and spoken about the U.S.-Mexico border recently. The Trump administration’s “zero-tolerance policy” has been in the news for weeks. ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Friday, July 6, 2018 8:57 pm

Editorials

Violence not the answer, won’t stop truth

We have wondered, even just briefly, if it could happen here. Could someone walk into our offices on N. Railroad Avenue and shoot? The anger ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Friday, June 29, 2018 9:18 pm

Opinion

The world can have soccer, we’ll keep baseball

The world is enthralled with the World Cup. I guess the name is appropriate. Here in Brookhaven? Not so much. At least not in obvious ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Friday, June 22, 2018 10:06 pm

Opinion

Of faithful fathers and fishing reels

There’s a lot to be said about fathers. From a societal perspective, there are untold benefits to having one in your life. Children with loving, ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Friday, June 15, 2018 8:47 pm

Opinion

What could be better?

The banks were always steep and sandy, and the trail leading to the cool water was covered in poison ivy and blackberry thorns.  It was ... Read more

by Luke Horton, Friday, June 1, 2018 7:53 pm

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