In a rural town where most people know everyone’s business (at least most of it), there’s a real sense that it’s your duty to help people. I don’t have the research to prove it, but based on my experiences, small town America possess this character trait more than big city dwellers. That’s not […]
An interesting and perhaps comical story is recorded in the Gospel of Mark chapter 14. Jesus is betrayed by Judas, Peter chops off a guard’s ear, Jesus submits to his captors, and all the disciples run away. However, one of the disciples wasn’t fast enough and the guards lay hold of him. “A […]
Every parent needs to value the fact that nobody has more influence over their children than they do. As your kids grow, they purposely watch you to develop their own belief and value system. That means being a good parent doesn’t demand that you be a Bible encyclopedia or excellent speech giver (although […]
According to a report by the National Center for Health Statistics, the suicide rate in the United States increased by 24% from 1999 to 2014. And a vast number of people who die from suicide are those with psychiatric conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The report also stated females try to […]
People look for God all their lives, whether they know it or not. We’re all born with an innate desire to know the Higher Power (God). But due to the tug and temptations of the world we allow ourselves to be distracted. We run out of gas, so to speak. We’re drawn to […]
There once was a little girl who told her father every night, “Goodnight Dad, I’ll see you in the morning”. She became ill, grew weaker, and on the eve of her death, knowing she was going to die, she whispered, “Goodnight Daddy, I’ll see you in the morning”. When we get to this […]
Century’s Church of Christ at 430 Hwy 4 in Century is offering free frozen dinners to anyone 9-5 on Saturday, March 19th. So if you are in need, please drop by and see a member at the church on Saturday
A man once took on the challenge of walking from New York City to San Francisco. You can imagine all the obstacles that would have made his trek difficult. When asked what the biggest and most troubling part of his journey had been, he responded, “It wasn’t the steep slopes of mountains or […]
Dr. Charles Snyder was a specialist in positive psychology and is best known for his work on hope and forgiveness. His theory of hope emphasized goal-directed thinking and that active hope in a person’s life correlates with increased joy, laughter, self-confidence, and positive coping mechanisms. He also wrote the book, “The Psychology of […]
Between your busy schedule, “to-do” lists, and friends requesting time, it’s easy for your closest relationships to be put on the back burner. It’s unfortunate, because so much is riding on the strength of your support network. When a spouse and children fill in the gaps to help you accomplish your many tasks, […]
