Religion

All is grace in our world

We have reached the point in Gideon’s story where he is finally on board with what God is calling him to do. His objections...

Hang on and you’ll get there!

After six weeks of “granddaughter-in-Florida”, our granddaughter’s parents asked for her back (fancy that!). We were “invited” to bring her back to Ohio just...

Interfaith gathering Aug. 22

WILMINGTON — From West Locust Street to Rombach Avenue on the East side of Wilmington, Karen Isac and United Outreach Ministry continues their mission...

Some praise, some doubts as Facebook rolls out a prayer tool

Facebook already asks for your thoughts. Now it wants your prayers.The social media giant has rolled out a new prayer request feature, a tool...

Making peace with who you are

Like many folks across the globe, I spent the past two weeks with my eyes glued to the Olympics. And oddly enough, all of...

Riding the waves of God’s grace

Over the past several weeks, my bride and I have had the privilege of hosting our oldest granddaughter. She seems to love spending a...

Being CHRISTIANS in large type

Greg (not his real name) was a seminary classmate of mine many years ago. He was a jovial fellow who wore large horn-rimmed glasses...

It’s you: Part of the family of God

If the angel of the Lord appeared to you and said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior,” how would you interpret that statement?...

Church Briefs: Concert Sunday at New Vienna Community Church; Ice Cream Social Aug. 7...

Concert at New Vienna church The New Vienna Community Church at 412 West St. will host a concert featuring Lisa Ann Hammond on Sunday,...

Roller coasters and enjoying God

A protest is usually designed to produce a favorable or positive goal. But for the passengers of American Airlines Flight 893 to Nassau, Bahamas,...