Why not pray?
This week we celebrate the National Day of Prayer. Since 1988, when President Reagan signed into law Public Law 100-307, the first Thursday of May is a significant time when we as a nation and community can gather and rejoice in all that God is doing for us. At the same time, we should be repenting for our sins and coming as humble servants approaching the throne of grace seeking God’s grace and mercy for our times of need.
Dusty Barrett in concert Sunday at New Vienna Community Church
The New Vienna Community Church will host a concert featuring Dusty Barrett on Sunday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m. as part of its 15th anniversary celebration.
The hand that needed healed
There is a story in the Bible about Jesus healing a man with a withered hand. The healing is controversial to the teachers of the law at the time because it takes place on the Sabbath, the day of rest. The man with the shriveled hand is in the synagogue, the house of worship, when Jesus arrives. Everyone watches to see what Jesus will do, almost as if they planted the man on purpose. They weren’t interested in seeing the man healed; they were interested in finding a reason to accuse Jesus.
Relying heavily on avocados
When it comes to avocados, not everyone’s face lights up like mine. I used to wonder what those ‘things’ are. I didn’t know how they were prepared, much less how they tasted. Never did I imagine I would rely on them so much one day!
Delicious spring & summer recipes
Editor’s Note: Gloria is taking a week off during a busy spring as the school year begins to wind down and the garden season is about to begin. So we are sharing some delicious spring and summer salad recipes this week. Gloria will return next week. She thanks readers for all of their support and encouragement!
Constructing freedom without a plumb line
My high school class of 1973 is having our 50th reunion this summer. I’ve been out of school four times as long as I was in school. As the current expression goes, that’s crazy!
Whom do you look like?
Sam was a seminary classmate of mine. He was a great person, but one of the most remarkable things about him was his….hair! He had the thickest mop of brown hair a person could ever want. One day, he came to class and he had just had his hair “permed.” The “do” was curly and compact, in the “Afro” style that was popular in those days. But what made it even more remarkable was the next time I saw Sam’s wife, Vickie, she had an identical perm in her hair! Other than the not-so-obvious height difference (they were close to the same height!), if you saw Sam and Vickie off in the distance, it was hard to tell them apart! And they enjoyed that similarity very much!
National Day of Prayer event to be held at CMH
A National Day of Prayer event will be held at Clinton Memorial Hospital (CMH) Thursday, May 4 at noon.
Anybody want a waffle?
Not too long ago I went to one of our local restaurants with a friend of mine, and we were sitting there perusing the menu, and I, being the weight-conscious soul that I am, decided to splurge and order a “Belgian Waffle!” Now I don’t know about you, but my expectation of a Belgian Waffle is as pictured in the menu - a traditional waffle smothered with strawberries or some other fruit and topped off with a small mountain of whipped cream, perhaps with even a cherry on top!
Sometimes, kindness is costly
I have an acquaintance who serves as a waitress here in town. I respect her, know the struggles she’s pressed through, and admire her fortitude and diligence. I am compelled to uphold and encourage her. For the sake of this story, let’s just say her name is Michele.
