Why Did Jesus Have To Die? - Part 1

By Ken Murrell Depew Church of Christ“For He was teaching His disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise three days later” (Mark 9:31).

Back in the Day By Bunny Baker

Years ago when this country was young and less populated, people in the rural areas were pretty much cut off from everything. Houses were not close enough to run across the road and visit. Any kind of entertainment was scarce, but they made their own.

Thinking Out Loud

I have a friend who owned fainting goats. Yes, there is such a thing as a goat that faints. Here is what he shared with me: 'They are really fun to watch and make great pets. A goat will eat poison ivy, poison oat, poison sumac, and clean all the trees up as far as they can reach.

What Does Jesus Expect?

When one young couple vacationed in Hawai’i, their visit ended with one descriptive word - Paradise!A family explored New York City.When asked to describe in one word what they experienced, each chose different terms.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to hopefully encourage changes that need to happen with our rail system. I live in the Bristow, Oklahoma area and have recently had to deal with the possibility of there being street closings in trade for upgrades to 3 crossings.

“Siblings – Friends, Enemies, Or Strangers”

You grew up together. Fought over who got to ride the newer bicycle and who would have the bigger bedroom. Laughed at the same old TV cartoons while inhaling your morning ration of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes with sweetened milk. Made fun of each other unmercifully.

My Hair Friend

He was always loyal to me through thick and thin. Our relationship developed when he was very young (and short). I watched in amazement as he grew and filled out in a healthy way.As we traveled together some people said we looked like good companions, but others would stare and say nothing.

Thinking Out Loud

Grieving is like a dark dreary heavy fog that never let’s up in ones life. Grief is one of the most profound and painful human emotions. Your appalling sadness and successive mourning may be the result of one of many circumstances.

Who Can Change God’s Words?

People casually use words that were taboo only one generation ago. Language is fluid, but does God’s word change? Can you assign modern definitions to scripture? Did Bible terms mean something different to ancient people? Contemporary meanings can change the entire concept.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, Big improvements are coming to Depew!For a small town that was once known for having the best water around, a hard truth currently sits on the surface.