Church news 12-11
December 9, 2021Olive Branch BaptistSaturday Dec. 11 will be the Christmas Cantata by the OBBC choir at 6 p.m.Saturd...
Hey, this is my sory!
I am just now concluding that narcissism is a virus that has infected everybody in the world that is breathing air. I even apply this to my own life with a great deal of regret. Nobody wants to admit they have narcissistic leanings in their life. And yet, if you listen to them, and even listen to yourself, you will see it. I did not know how aggravating it was, but I was to learn pretty soon.
Church news 11-27
November 24, 2021Oblong First BaptistThe annual ‘Hanging of the Green’ service will be Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 speci...
Church news 11-6
November 4, 2021Church news 11-6
I can never have too much ice cream
It was one of those hectic weeks that flew by, and I didn’t know it until the end of the week. Friday night at supper time, it was one of those sneaky crashes. But, unfortunately, all the energy during the week had been pushing both of us forward, and we had no options but to keep plowing ahead.
God is God and We Are Not
November 4, 2021Q: Dear Pastor, In the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, why would God kill Lot’s wife?
Church news 10-23
October 21, 2021Crawford County CatholicsAll Saints Day will will be celebrated at noon Nov. 1 at St. Elizabeth and ...
There was a light in the corner of my room…
October 21, 2021Q: Dear Pastor, Two weeks before my husband died, we both saw a bright light in the corner of our bedroom. It came again the following week and he died soon after. What was that?
WU churches plan event
October 12, 2021West Union churches are looking to “Light Up the Night” later this month.Light Up the Night, 6 to 8 ...
Robinson's oldest church to celebrate 175 years
One of Crawford County’s oldest churches is celebrating its 175th anniversary.Robinson First United ...
Church News 9-11
September 9, 2021Flat Rock First Missionary BaptistOn Sunday, Flat Rock FMB will receive its monthly loose pocket cha...
Should we roll the dice on gambling?
Q: Dear Pastor, Why do some people consider gambling a sin? It’s practically family-friendly these days.
Hallelujah — she’s baaaaack
I have learned that you don’t miss something until it is gone. Unfortunately, sometimes, it’s too late. Over six weeks ago, or was it nine months, I took my truck in for a regular checkup. I was going away for the week, so I thought I would drop the truck off and let them work on it when they had time, and then when I come back, it would be ready.
What’s all these gadgets for?
Without any hesitation, I will gladly admit that I am on the short side when it comes to gadgets. For me, most of them do not make any sense at all. Instead, I like things simple and easy.
Can my deceased fiancé hear me?
August 19, 2021Q: Dear Pastor, My fiancé died suddenly three weeks ago. I’m suffering and I talk to her all the time. Can she hear me?
Riven Quartet coming to West Union
Riven Quartet, a newly formed Southern Gospel quartet in the St. Louis area, will be at the West Union Christian Church on Sunday, Aug. 29.
Seeing God’s face: a contradiction?
July 22, 2021Q: Dear Pastor, The Bible says God talked face to face with Moses. A few verses later it says we die...
Church News 7-24
July 22, 2021Highland Church of ChristHighland Church of Christ will be holding Vacation Bible School from Aug. 9...
Receiving God’s love can be difficult
July 15, 2021Q: Dear Pastor, I have a hard time feeling God’s love. What’s wrong with me? A: There’s nothing wron...
Where Oh Where Is My Hair?
I must confess I sometimes get so busy that certain things have slipped my mind. I don’t do this int...
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