Leaving your best memory
Years ago, I took my two school age sons on an epic “father and sons” summer camping trip to the western United States. We...
Stop and smell the lilacs
Exodus 3:2-4 “The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a blazing fire from the midst of a bush; and he looked, and...
I had a dream to write
Have you ever had a really bad dream? We call that a nightmare, don’t we? Well, the dream I had was about the end...
Inspirational Message
“He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be...
Devotional: A cup of cold water
“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you...
The American dream and other parental hopes
3 John 1:4 “I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.”All parents have dreams and hopes...
Area Religion Digest
Church seeking vendorsXENIA — Old Town United Methodist Church, 1639 US Route 68 N, is looking for vendors for a one-day flea market/yard sale...
Church to present ‘Guys and Dolls’
FAIRBORN — Abiding Christ Lutheran Church in Fairborn will present “Guys and Dolls” on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1 with special arrangements...
God’s word will change you
Some people criticize me and say, “Who does Charlie think he is? We remember what he used to be.” You are right. I was...
Devotional: The true test of discipleship
“Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than...