Faith through the battle. “So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your f...
In John 11, the Gospel tells a story about how Jesus' friend Lazarus of Bethany falls ill. Jesus wasn't in Bethany, so messengers send for Him, but in one of His more pu...
In times such as this I am reminded of an old gospel hymn titled, “Take Time to be Holy” by William Dunn Longstaff.
“Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord; Abid...
Spanish flu victims rest in Winfield Twp. grave
In a woodpecker-infested plot of woods in rural Winfield Township lie the remains of an unknown number of European immigra...
Historically, the people of this land stood firm in times of crisis. Hence the label: “Home of the brave.”
When enemies attacked, we defended.
When disaster arose, we u...
As we seek to suitably respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, we begin by mourning with all who have lost loved ones to this dreadful pathogen. We pray for anyone battling th...
The disciples' hearts were crushed when Jesus was laid in the tomb.
They were in lockdown in their houses. The virus of fear immobilized them, all hope seemed to be gon...
Who Am I in This Darkness? The world around us is changing rapidly.
Every day seems to bring new anxieties, and it is hard to find our footing. Our familiar world seems...
As I was walking our neighborhood, I thought about the struggles and unknowns of this threat to our world, our daily lives, and our families.
Yet as I walked, I notice...
When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. (Psalm 56:3, NIV)
Our world, nation and lives are changing rapidly as the coronavirus epidemic advances. Grief and fear follow i...
