Hometown Christmas: Christmas in the country – Nazareth
By Mike Courson First Christian Church I’m focusing on some of the significant places surrounding the first Christmas. Last week, we considered Jerusalem –… Login to continue reading Login…
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He knew she was the girl he would marry
I am going to take a page out of the first book that I had printed. The name of that book is “I Met… Login to continue reading Login…
For unto you….a son is born
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.… Login to continue reading Login…
Sounds of the season bring back memories
In case anyone around Beardstown hasn’t ventured downtown lately, the lilting sounds of holiday music can now be heard playing from a quartet of… Login to continue reading Login…
Hometown Christmas: Christmas in the city – Jerusalem
By Mike Courson First Christian Church In my preaching, I’m focusing on some of the significant places surrounding the first Christmas. I began by… Login to continue reading Login…
Shop With A Cop fund seeking donations
Fellow citizens: It is once again the time of year when the Shop With a Cop program goes into full gear. This year has certainly… Login to continue reading Login…
A World War II soldier’s story available online
My book is finished and I have prayed every day that I would live long enough to see it published. Maybe some of you… Login to continue reading Login…
Truman: America’s exemplar of courage
When asked to name America’s greatest presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln always top the list. Though historians typically rank Harry S. Truman in… Login to continue reading Login…
Get the tree stand out! It’s huntin’ season
It’s that time of the year that brings out the primordial nature in many a man. That time of the year that makes one… Login to continue reading Login…
This is what Thanksgiving is all about, Charlie Brown
When Josh Bartels, his brothers, sister, their families and a small band of volunteers decided to put on a Thanksgiving Day feast in Chandlerville,… Login to continue reading Login…