Opinion
Search the Scriptures: Listen to God’s message
The prophet Amos had not always been a prophet. He started out his working life as herdsman and a tree pruner in the nation of Judah. But God called h...
Be a giver of mercy
I was given definite orders not to relate the following anecdote. So, I am not going to tell it. Nonetheless, the name of “the person” wil...
God’s Kids Korner: Understanding The Lord’s Prayer
Most of you have heard or even know the Lord’s Prayer. It is in the Bible in two different places: Luke 11:1-4 and Matthew 6: 9-15. Jesus was a ...
Cross Words: Trust God more than yourself
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight y...
Cross Words: Grace-empowered rest
Last week, I wrote about grace-empowered work. But we also need to understand grace-empowered rest.Most of us realize our need for help when it comes ...
God’s Kids Korner: Celebrate God!
One of my favorite Bible verses is from Philippians, Chapter 4, Verse 4. This is a very well-known passage that says, “Rejoice in the Lord alway...
Spiritual stamina is a relevant concern
From a great verse of Scripture located at Jeremiah 12:5, God asked Jeremiah a pointed question, “If you have run with the footmen, and they hav...
Search the Scriptures: Of Pharisees and the law
Jesus was frequently critical of the Pharisees, and it was with members of the Pharisaical party that He seemingly had the most interpersonal clashes....
Reader shares thoughts on COVID-19 vaccine
Dear Editor,To the (unvaccinated) people of Gallia County, workers, travelers and patients who come to Gallia County:Please GET YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE!...
His amazing grace
Ever wonder why some endeavors, no matter how straight a path you walk, seem doomed to failure? You’ve done and said the right things, gone abou...
