No parental help

Some things never change. An editorial in a local newspaper in August 1960 quoted a youngster, “My parents are just too busy with their own affairs.

. . from the Pastor ’s Desk

. . . from the Pastor’s Desk In the world we live in, people seem to be so beaten down by the everyday struggles of life. I have very few days when I don’t visit with someone who is burdened down and losing hope. Some seem to be so tired and weary.

“Panthers In The House”

The four-year-old little girl had a startlingly vivid imagination. She loved to live in a make-believe world of her own, and expected everyone else who happened to be around to follow along. One day she and little brother were with us for the afternoon.

Thinking Out Loud

Do you agree with Thomas Edison's statement? "Success is 10 percent inspiration and 90 percent perspiration." Is this a good formula for grief relief success?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To everyone who made my birthday the best yet! Thank you for all the flowers, plants, food, cakes, cookies, cards, and phone calls. May the Lord bless each of you for your kindness, I love you! Now that I’m 95, old age, I decided, is a gift!

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Greetings, Bristow, The following was written by the founder and CEO of Replenysh, Mark Armen. (Please note that the market values of the products he mentions may have changed since he wrote this in May.) “Ok...so we are burning cash.

Family Discussions

Do you ever look at clouds on a summer day and see various types of shapes, such as animals, people, or other things?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Thank you, Bristow! You've done it again! For the second year, you've come out in the heat and rain to make our annual "Garden Tour" a success! We thank each and every resident and gardener who agreed to exhibit your gardens.

What Cost, Freedom?

The early church became known for promoting peace toward outsiders. Christians were known not only for peace, but also for sacrificial love. In ancient Roman times, if a woman or parents were burdened by the birth of an unwanted child, they took that innocent baby out into a field to die!

A Time to Give Thanks for America

Ths Sunday is July 4th. Since Independence Day seldom falls on a Sunday, next weekend provides a good opportunity for the American church to give thanks for the exceptional blessings God has bestowed on our country.