As Catholics, as Christians, we hold that time is sacred. Through the course of time God’s plan of salvation unfolds. Every human person is a part of that plan. We believe that God uses us as … more

Future President Ronald Reagan starred in the 1939 Warner Brothers’ film, “Code of the Secret Service.” He played the role of tough Secret Service agent Brass Bancroft. I am being … more

Many Christians will observe the festival of the Epiphany this week. Epiphany (sort of rhymes with ‘we-PICK-a-knee’) comes from a Greek word meaning “to shine forth,’ or more … more

Young people today often wear ripped and tattered jeans. To them, the damaged jeans are not ruined— they have character. This fashion statement is part of a larger trend about which Amy … more

With Christmas Eve nearly here, many area churches are planning special services, both for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.Included is a compilation of worship service times for local … more

All is well, all is wellAngels and men rejoiceFor tonight darkness fellInto the dawn of Love’s light..How long have we waited for someone to sound the “All Clear”? Shouldn't … more

Many of us have left a door open at some point in our childhood only to have our mothers ask, “Were you born in a barn?” Our moms asked this question to remind us that some doors are … more

I would like to talk about home. It’s a pretty simple thing, isn’t it? It may be a room, an apartment, a house with several stories and many doors and windows. It may be made of metal, … more

Last week, while I was attending morning worship at my church on Dec. 5, I was notified my younger brother, Jerry, had taken a turn for the worse and needed to be put on a ventilator. I quickly left … more

One of the challenges pastors and writers face is dealing with important topics like thankfulness every year. We must speak about being thankful each Thanksgiving. It’s not that we aren’t … more