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God is still in the healing business

Rev. Gladys Herzog 1st Congregational Church     If you look in John, chapter 20, there are visits Jesus made to the disciples. The disciples were… Login to continue reading Login…

We have nothing to fear with death

By Rev. Gladys Herzog First Congregational Church     One of my favorite Easter stories which I read somewhere was called “Lazarus laughed.”     It went… Login to continue reading Login…

Song phrases can carry powerful messages

A Song of Meditation By Rev. Gladys Herzog First Congregational Church, Beardstown     Last week in Focus on Faith, I was thinking about the fact… Login to continue reading Login…

Focus on Faith: Worry not, God will get you through

By Rev. Gladys Herzog First Congregational Church, Beardstown     As we think about the world, the pandemic and other problems today, we just might get… Login to continue reading Login…

Focus on Faith: Death no longer has its sting

By Pastor Douglas Evenson St. John’s Lutheran Church     As a pastor I love to watch the peace with determination that emanates from the face… Login to continue reading Login…

Focus on Faith: What does it mean to be a Christian?

By Vicar Tyler McMiller St. John’s Lutheran Church     Even though Christianity is declining, 65% of Americans polled today identify as Christians. So still a… Login to continue reading Login…

Focus on Faith: Easter is God’s Greatest Gift

   Right off the bat, I would like to make a confession/acknowledgement: I have spent an inordinate amount of time in this space this month… Login to continue reading Login…