According to Lifeway Research, 56% of those surveyed said that being thankful to God for their blessings was most important on Thanksgiving Day. And 38% reported spending time with family and friends tops their priorities.
Endowed scholarships help many college students pay for school. They also establish a lasting legacy for the donors who contribute the seed funds.
Debbie Childers reflects on lessons she learned as a kid at the city pool and how confession is good for the soul.
Merle Kyles, age 93, has been teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School to children for 48 years at New Salem Baptist Church outside of Reform on County Road 3. Her church and her family have spoken of her impact on their lives.
“Influence. It’s a strong tool. It’s why getting involved in a Christian church fellowship is so vitally important. Why your children and grandchildren should as well,” writes Ken Lass.
“How much of Jesus shows in my life?,” asks Barbara Eubanks. “Do I realize the power inside of me because He lives there?”
Children get it right. Their beliefs are unadulterated. They accept biblical truths at face value without putting them through the many intellectual filters adults do. Such was the case with Emma.
When our son, Clay, was about eight years old, we were driving down the parkway and passed a sign for a local fortune teller named Madam Day. From the back seat, I heard a heated conversation between Clay and his sister. …
