Religion

A Christmas card for all

I am the writer in our family. If we ever have anything to write, I am generally the one to do it. Now, don’t misunderstand, my bride does her share of writing, but most of the time her writing is in a creative sort of way. By that, I mean that she writes in order to have something cute to put inside a card she happens to be making for someone special. She labors hard over cards for our kids and grandkids and sometimes even for me! But she does not spend a lot of time writing, If there is writing to do, I am the one who most of the time is doing it.

Bethlehem welcomes Christmas tourists after pandemic lull

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Business is bouncing back in Bethlehem after two years in the doldrums during the coronavirus pandemic, lifting spirits in the traditional birthplace of Jesus ahead of the Christmas holiday.

Christmas Musings: Pray for peace

In 1947 it was reported that Albert Einstein was asked by friends at a dinner party what weapons he thought would be employed in World War III. His purported response was, “I don’t know what weapons might be used in World War III. But there isn’t any doubt what weapons will be used in World War IV.”

Bran muffins and spiritual health

The husband and wife were each 85 years old and had been married for 60 years. Though they were far from rich, this elderly...

Words, and ‘The Word’, are gifts

In every job in which I’ve been privileged to serve, language has been a critical tool. Writer, editor, preacher: I’ve lived by words (and...

Church Briefs: Free community dinner at Blanchester Grace UMC

Free dinner at Blan’s Grace UMCGrace United Methodist Church in Blanchester will host a free dinner for the community from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, October...

CHURCH BRIEFS

Soup and sandwich supper servedA Soup and Sandwich Supper will be held 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 in the Social Room at Springfield Friends...

Significance and winning the race

One week ago, I had the very exciting privilege of serving as a Guardian for a Navy veteran who served in the military during...

Our rights that are granted, given

The lawyer asked Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Mark 10:17ff)In God’s “grace (gift) economy”, it’s only when we realize that...

First Christian Church welcomes new interim minister

WILMINGTON — First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at 120 Columbus St. is excited to announce Rev. Connor L. Thompson as its new interim...