by Pastor Ken Floyd As I write this column, the news media is focused on the polar vortex that dominated the country in mid-January while also providing their commentary regarding the warmer than normal weather patterns of the current winter season. Debates on the topic of climate change are commonplaceContinue Reading
Submitted anonymously How often have you found yourself knowing what you should do but not wanting to do it? I’m not talking about the laundry or the dishes here. I’m sure we can all think of times we’ve sat on the couch avoiding a chore or two. No, I’mContinue Reading
by Pastor Ken Floyd When a new year approaches, it is typically accompanied by a review and analysis of what transpired in the closing year and the anticipated challenges, opportunities, and outcomes of the approaching year. It is amazing how the change of one calendar page can produce suchContinue Reading
Nearly 6 in 10 evangelicals agree that God accepts the worship of Christians, Jews, and Muslims. But how does God answer the question? By Michael Wittmer According to the 2022 Lifeway Research State of Theology report, 97% of Americans with evangelical beliefs agree with the statement: “There is one trueContinue Reading
(anonymous submission) As the Christmas season approaches, many of us are thinking about gifts. Our thoughts might drift to what we can give as gifts and what gifts we might receive from others. Have you paused to think of the greatest gift we have each been given an opportunity toContinue Reading
Submitted by Kaylyn Garwood After the Lord freed His people from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites roamed the desert for 40 years, awaiting the Promised Land. When it was finally time for them to enter, they were given specific instructions for how to cross the Jordan River. In a wayContinue Reading
Submitted by Tim O’Neill I have been blessed with an amazing mother-in-law, Betty, who is now 93 years old. Betty has undoubtedly slowed down over the past twenty years, but at one time, she was a dynamo where neither I nor our kids could keep up with her on aContinue Reading
Submitted by Rochelle Scott Cancer…it was always in the back of my mind. My mom passed away at age 53, and my sister passed away at age 50, both with cancer. Although breast cancer was not on my radar, as they both had different types of cancer, God had aContinue Reading
by Pastor Dave Ryan Whether you are at school, the factory, the office, or even at home, the November election issues have centered on “rights” as an often-raised defense or cause for the crucial decisions that are before us. Tensions or consequences may threaten our desires, but a determined cryContinue Reading
by Kaylyn Garwood O come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! Psalm 95:1-2 Oh sing to theContinue Reading