AHERN Eagle Articles
AE Devotional | January 2026
By Mrs. Jacqueline Hampton Jones
What Lies Ahead
The beauty of going into a new year is that we leave the past behind us to face the future with optimism and a second chance. We only look back to reflect on how the Lord sustained us and kept us in every circumstance and to contemplate the takeaway from those experiences. Cheer up, as believers we have the Lord on our side, rooting for us to succeed, but to succeed we must walk in his will and pursue the purposes he has set for us in this life.
About The Author: Mrs. Jones is a graduate of Walters State Community College and attended East Tennessee State University. She is the wife of Rev. Jesse L. Jones Jr., senior pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Morristown, TN. Photo credit: Jacqueline Jones.
Health Talk | January 2026
By Dr. Keith Lindsey
Make It Count in 2026
Happy New Year! 2025 has come to a close but there is a swirl of uncertainty for everyone with health concerns in 2026. Many people are going to see their health insurance premiums increase that will place additional stressors on an already difficult decision-making process. We are already faced with increasing costs and this is not the solution to the problem.
About The Author: Dr. Lindsey has served the State of Tennessee in the fields of Communicable and Environmental Disease and Community Development. Photo credit: Dr. Keith Lindsey
Black Poetry | January 2026
By Mrs. Lorine Stone Hampton
Life After Covid, Part 1
A Testimonial Poem
Thank You Lord for another day.
I stayed committed and always prayed.
You held my hand and walked with me.
Told me to tell others in my testimony.
My body was weak from head to toe,
I shedded many tears, only God knows.
About The Author: Mrs. Hampton is a native of Hamblen County. She is a retired Special Needs TA and served at East High School for 19 years. She is the wife of Rev. William Hampton, senior pastor of Mt Carmel Gospel Church in Bristol, TN. Photo credit: Lorine Hampton
Black Perspective | January 2026
By Rev. Dr. Charlotte M. Comage
Trust in GOD
As we go through this adventure called life, we ultimately will face many troubles, hardships, trials, and tribulations. As we continue to deal with troubled times, we will inevitably come face-to-face with a real question. A question, we sooner or later must all ask ourselves; it is a question that only has three words.
About The Author: Rev. Comage is the senior pastor of St. Paul AME Zion Church, Johnson City, TN, and a Paraprofessional educator with Kingsport City Schools. She is married to Rev. Joseph Comage. Photo credit: Rev. Charlotte Comage
Finance 101 | January 2026
By First Horizon Advisors
How Prepared Are You to Combat Identity Theft?
Becoming a victim of identity theft can have serious implications if your financial or personal information is compromised. Consumers lost an estimated $27.2 billion to identity fraud in 2024, and while banks are making advancements to help combat this issue, consumers and businesses alike should be on their guard to protect against this threat.