Lessons in humility
Grandpa Howard was a humble preacher man, although he had great intellect. He also farmed some. He told me the story of a wheat field he had examined. He said…
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Warm weather means it’s time to get outside & enjoy fresh, local produce
“Spring flew swiftly by, and summer came; and if the village had been beautiful at first, it was now in the full glow and luxuriance of its richness … It…
“Miracle on South Division Street” must be seen to be appreciated
Deep in one of Buffalo, N.Y.’s neglected neighborhoods, there is a monument to a miracle. Sometime in the mid-1900s a barber in that Buffalo neighborhood had a vision of the…
Bipartisan bill offers better answer to prevent unwanted pregnancies
Now more than ever, it is imperative to prevent unwanted, unintended pregnancies. Considering Indiana’s new abortion statute, women should have increased access to birth control measures. Preventing an unwanted pregnancy…
Honor our fallen workers by doing your part to protect others
By BILL DONOVAN Guest Columnist In 2021, 5,190 workers died on the job in the U.S.*, including 157 in Indiana. Each day, 14 people suffer work-related deaths. These numbers remind…
Legislation to lift up foster children & families
By DONNA SCHAIBLEY State Representative Foster youth often face numerous challenges that can impact their development and future. Every child deserves a safe, loving home, and this session I’m working…
A different look at family foundations in “True West”
By ADAM CROWE A Seat on the Aisle It is likely that most Americans who recognize the name Sam Shepard probably do so as a result of his work as…
The adventures of the Golden Girls
Laughter is good for the soul. If that is true, it is well with my soul as well as the souls of the other three Golden Girls. Patrice Lyttle, Joan…
He’s banished to the Caribbean – his wife’s cruel like that
For Norman Paperman “In the tropics, they come and they go.” – Jimmy Buffett I could complain, I guess, about my wife surprising me with a trip to St. Croix…
Good News from the Stony Creek Church of Christ
What does Jesus have to offer me? Why should I become His disciple? I am confident that we all know who Jesus is. We probably even know that Jesus wants…