Category: Faith & Family

I’ve never related much to Peter in the Bible – you know, the one jumping out of boats and walking on water with wild, bold faith. Nope, a recent message at Church…

In the mid-1990s, when my son, Joshua, announced that he had enlisted in the Army, I felt nervous yet proud of his decision to serve his country. When Kuwait was becoming increasingly…

I recall a song for little ones that made the rounds when I was growing up. It said, “Be careful little ears what you hear.” There was plenty of other good advice…

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. At the risk of sounding cheesy, I’ve probably heard this week’s selection a thousand times. While that is surely an exaggeration, We are Messengers’ “A Thousand Times”…

To add a camp to this directory,  contact reporter1@ecbpublishing.com Teen Center Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6-16  June 3-July 25 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities: Individual and team sports, arts, crafts…

Many of us have had good mothers or mothering types who influenced us in a positive way. Some have not. But even those whose mothers weren’t that great can still celebrate a…

My children recently said goodbye to their stepmother, Debbie (Debora Demoruelle Hamilton), who passed away a few weeks ago.  I thank God for Debbie.  Many years ago, after my first marriage ended…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast wrapped up its 2024-25 calendar on Thursday, May 1, the National Day of Prayer. The fellowship hall at the First Presbyterian Church…

We are in the weeks after Easter. The good news is that Christ is alive. The bad news is how little impact that event is having in the world today. We can…

When was the last time tears streamed down your face, your heart ached, and your thoughts were too jumbled to think clearly? When did you know beyond a doubt that this time,…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc.  The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast has a calendar similar to schools, meeting September through May on the first Thursday each month. The next prayer breakfast will be…

Rev. Cheryl Cruce Columnist I have discovered that everything in life can teach us a lesson. The question is, are we willing to learn? For example, my son, Michael, decided on a…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The April 3 gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by the First Baptist Church of Lloyd, whose men’s group prepared a delicious buffet of…

For 18 plus years before retiring from pastoring a church, I raised butterflies for release on Easter Sunday morning at the church’s flower cross. Over the years, I learned much and had…

I like to think I’m a kind person, but when someone disrespects me or disagrees with me on something I care about, I find it hard. Don’t you hate the part of…

Stephen was one of those special youth who touched my life. He was energetic. He was a leader. He had an open heart for the Lord, and he loved helping make things…

Does the devil have a plan? Deceive, deceive and more deceit; lie, lie and more lies. That’s been the god of this world’s plan from the beginning.  The story is told about…

Can you recall how heavy your worst sin felt before you confessed it to God and received forgiveness? Imagine if the crushing weight of all your sins (every sin you’ve ever committed)…

Growing up, I learned a lot about ordering my steps, especially since mine tended to leave me face planting on various surfaces, From sidewalks to the sandy schoolyard playgrounds, I could always…

Joyce Wilson Contributor Union Hill A.M.E. Church, under the leadership of Rev. Barbara Thomas, continues to make a difference in Jefferson County through its outreach efforts with Refuge House. The church recently…