What’s Your Greatest Adventure?

Many radio stations for years broadcast a newscaster/ commentator named Paul Harvey.He would begin his program, “And now, the rest of the story.” He gave startling news items hinting at our perverse civilization. Mr.

. . . from the Pastor’s Desk

Matthew 14:22-33 (NLT): “ 22 Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that His disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while He sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, He went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while He was there alone.

Thinking Out Loud

Who determines right and wrong? Is there any absolute truth? Pollster George Barna discovered that nearly threequarters of all Americans reject the concept of absolute truth. To the vast majority of Americans truth is relative. 'You do what's right for you. I'll do what's right for me.

What’s Your Greatest Adventure?

It was a bright spring afternoon in 1959. One boy in the small group of three came up with a remedy for their boredom. He convinced Nicky and Marilyn that they should accept his unprecedented idea of walking to a neighborhood duck pond. Their amazing adventure had begun.

Picking Up the Pieces

Picking Up the Pieces Grief is a part of life. There are so many things humans grieve over, some intensely personal like the loss of a long time pet or a stolen family heirloom, and others that are familiar to many such as time to trade in the family car in which you took many family vacations.

Thinking Out Loud

Unnecessary suffering ... when mourning the death of a loved one ... can be minimized and eventually eliminated. How? By becoming aware of some of the prevailing grief myths and forming the intent to abandon them.

How Have You Suffered for Jesus?

When he was drunk, the foolish young man preached that God didn’t exist. He’d arrogantly proclaim, “There’s no God up there! You are your own god!” he’d declare. The young man and coworkers would get high or drunk. They’d tell disgusting jokes and use filthy words.

Why Not Pick Up Your Pallet?

Sue, her friend Elise, and Sue’s teen daughter Jessica arrived at the area Drop Zone. Jessica loved watching her mom jump from the planes. It was a beautiful autumn morning. They dressed for their jump and examined their packing cables.

Mayors’ Corner

Mayor Kris WyattHello! This week I’d like to share some ideas on what a citizen could do to be a “good citizen.”Indulge me here: 1. Register to vote. Registration applications can be accepted at any time but must be received at least 25 days prior to an election to be accepted for that election.

Thinking Out Loud

A door closing, a sweet note from you that we found in a book, your voice on the answering machine, a final text we cherish forever, a picture of your lovely smile, words that echo in our hearts where you say you are sorry for putting us through this ordeal … all insignificant until they become...