Opinion Column

The Empty Tomb — Symbol of Hope for Eternity

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector When we think of Easter, usually two images come to mind — the Cross and the empty tomb. Both are important and are visual reminders of the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for you and me. My personal favorite is that of the empty tomb. The empty tomb symbolizes our hope for eternity.

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The Cooperative Program and Overpasses

By Randy C. Davis TBC Executive Director I’ll never again drive across the overpasses heading into downtown Chattanooga without thinking about Tree Man Smith, God’s determined love for the destitute, and the Cooperative Program. Tree Man — or “Tree” as his friends call him — is homeless and has been since 2004. The refuge taken under Chattanooga’s many overpasses has been his only protection from the elements. Tree is nicknamed

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