When I was growing up, my dad had a favorite saying he used when it came to hard work that wasn’t much fun. After we completed our task, he would say something like, “Boy, that was a lot of fun, but j...

“Yet I am the LORD your God, And you shall know no God but Me; For there is no Savior besides Me. I knew you in the wilderness. In the land of great drought. When they had pasture, they were filled; T...

With the cost of groceries continuing to rise, many people are looking for ways keep their food budget in check. There’s one kitchen appliance that can help consumers fight this battle – the freezer. ...

“Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is co...

JANIS RISLEY FCS/4-H SEQ. CO. EXT. ED. When should I call the doctor about balance problems? Although it is natural to notice a decrease in your sense of balance start ing in your 50s, you should not ...

For the first time in many years, my birthday fell on Mother’s Day. When this happens, I always stress to my daughter, Sydney, that I deserve twice as many gifts and twice the recognition. It’s like t...

Parents considering allowing their child to stay home alone this summer may have visions of “Home A l o n e ” protagonist Kevin McCallister fighting off the Wet Bandits or getting into other mischief....

“Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord!” “But as for me and my ...

“I will stand my watch” (Hab. 2:1). “But the just shall live by his faith” (Hab. 2:4). If there was ever a time for the Christian to “flex the faith muscle” it’s now! When we don’t use our “faith musc...

“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is”(Mark 13:32-33). “in a moment, ...

“He is not here; for He is risen, as He said” “Go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead,” (Matt 28:6-7). Jesus taught that ‘‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of ...

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God” (John 1:1-2). “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory,...

Common scams after a weather emergency After any weather event or natural disaster, it’s common that unlicensed contractors and scammers may get in touch. The y ’ l l call, email, text, or knock on yo...

“Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving;” “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture, And the she...

What a beautiful time of the year with Spring in the air, you begin preparing the soil for gardening. You till it, weed it, pick up rocks etc. Gardening is work! But there is a joy also in planting a ...

Jesus said: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have comm an...

CASA for Children is seeking dedicated volunteers to be a voice for children living in foster care. You can make a difference in a child’s life by simply being yourself – caring, compassionate, and wi...

No disease is 100% preventable, and cancer is no exception. Nearly 2 million people in the Un i t e d States are diagnosed with cancer each year. Res earch shows that four out of 10 types of cancer ar...

“They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing,” (Ps. 92:14). “Now also when I am old and gray headed, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this gen...

Well, I did it! That 10 pounds of smoked ham that I brought back from Chicago in my suitcase from Thanksgiving it finally went into a pot of beans, and they were the best I’ve ever cooked - at least i...