Focus on Faith – Grandparents Day
If you didn’t know, Sunday, September 8, was Grandparents Day. Like Mother’s and Father’s Day, this is one of those national days where we are reminded...
Opinion
Bits & Pieces – Veins are so overrated
Last week was a crazy week for me. I had four appointments in Springfield over a period of three days. Three of them were for medical reasons and one...
Bits & Pieces – Grandparents Day and precious memories
This Sunday, September 8, is Grandparents Day! Let us all gather around and really celebrate!I’m so glad there’s a Grandparents Day. It’s a day that we...
Focus on Faith – Do not be afraid
The Gospel of Luke is an intentional tapestry, ordered carefully by the pen of Luke inspired by the Holy Spirit in order to produce one thing...
Focus on Faith – Loving the way God loves
While I was on vacation I came across a church whose sign read, “God loves you when no one else will.” To many, these words on this church sign would...
Good Growing – Teasel: An invasive species coming to a roadside near you?
If you’ve driven along any interstates or highways in Illinois, there’s a good chance you’ve seen tall plants with spiky flower heads. Teasels have...
Focus on Faith – The Sheep of His Pasture
In the Old Testament, when Israel desired a King to lead them, they chose King Saul as the first King of Israel. They chose wrongly. God chose someone...
Bits & Pieces – He cried wolf—too many times
Now that school has started, I remember those days when my three kids were in school. How well I remember the chaos, the panic when one of them couldn’t...
Good Growing – Pawpaw: America’s tropical treasure
The time of year is nearing when the pawpaw (Asimina triloba) fruit will ripen and those lucky enough to have access to the fruit (and beat the wildlife...
Bits & Pieces – Diamonds all over the place
As editor of the newspaper, I get a lot of news/junk/information/stupid stuff, etc. from so many different sources, I couldn’t even begin to name them...