Category: Church

Have you lost a loved one who died serving our country in the military? If so, please accept my most sincere condolences. And my deepest gratitude. I can’t begin to understand what…

A teacher was giving an exam to identify notable figures in the Bible. One of the questions was, Who said, “Give me a man?” One student wrote down “Rahab, the harlot.” Smiling…

Mary Madison Contributor Because the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, any investment made is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. The Jefferson County FCA…

St. John’s M. B. Church Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church invites everyone to come and experience the excitement of Vacation Bible School on Sunday-Friday, June 2-7, 2024, from 6 to 9…

“Peter wants a divorce,” my friend Stacey said, taking quick breaths. It pained me to see her struggling to keep from falling completely apart. “I’m so sorry.” When our eyes met, her…

I had no idea what a prosdokian was, nor what I would do with a pair of them. It took me a while to be able to pronounce it, a little longer…

Pastor Tim Buchholtz Contributor The community is invited to a Night of Worship and Healing Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m., hosted by Transforming Life Church (TLC) in Lloyd. The TLC Worship…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A Six on Six Co-Ed Church Volleyball Tournament is planned for Saturday, May 18, at 4 p.m. This event is free, open to participation from all churches…

We’ve all heard stories from those who say their parents messed up their lives. While some stories are horrific, others are typical – albeit distressing – reflections of dysfunctional families. I have…

I lost my wife, best friend, soul mate, and team mate a little over a year ago. I still miss her and her spiritual wisdom, as well as her companionship. I’m at…

I never understood where merry-go-rounds got their name. I loved hopping on them but getting off was a challenge. The world would always seem different, out of control and dizzy. Nausea wasn’t…

During the 2024 solar eclipse, many people sought prime spots to see the fantastic events in the sky. Our great nation had many viewing points to satisfy the curious and adventurous. I…

Every now and then God sends messages or messengers to remind me of what I already know. I was having a hard weekend recently, feeling down and alone and hurting. In my…

Everybody knew. The woman had been married five times. To add to her scandalous reputation, the man she was now living with wasn’t her husband. Her neighbors wanted nothing to do with…

It happened last Sunday in our Sunday School Class. One moment we are talking about God’s comfort in times of trouble and our responsibility to share that comfort with others. The next…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. First Baptist Church of Lloyd hosted the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, April 4. During the hour-long gathering, Pastor Jered Day welcomed everyone to his church,…

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. I developed a taste for mischief early in life. Thanks in part to my older brothers, who were great teachers, though I needed no instructions for how…