Opinion

Embracing grief to find joy

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices … I love the hymn “O Holy Night.” Whenever I hear it at Christmas, it hugs my heart. Perhaps this year … a little…


Little hands, big impact

How Girl Scouts packed 10,376 meals for neighbors across the world In a world where headlines often focus on division and uncertainty, it is moments of pure service that remind…



It’s all part of the adventure

I’m sure many of us have been struggling this week with the early arrival of winter. Technically, winter doesn’t begin until Dec. 21, but if you’ve lived in Indiana for…



Dear courage

I am searching for something, but I do not know exactly what it is yet. I am 5 years old. The thing I am searching for seems essential to survival,…



All aboard the Reindeer Express!

My family and I recently had the opportunity to hop aboard the caboose of the Nickel Plate Express and ride the rails! In fact, we went on Sunday evening and…