Footsteps to Follow: Committed to Christ’s kingdom

May 9, 2026

“I tell you the truth,” [Jesus] said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on” (Luke 21:3-4 NIV). How serious, how committed to Christ’s Kingdom are we who claim to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ? Do we build up “treasures in heaven” that can never be destroyed, or do we build up riches on earth where “moths and rust” will destroy (Matthew 6:20)? Our society, our culture, has become very caught up in serving the gods of the Devil. ...

Converted church in rural Pennsylvania becoming an incubator for Amish roots music

May 2, 2026

McCOYSVILLE — Conrad Fisher’s musical journey has taken him from an Amish country upbringing in Pennsylvania to Nashville and back. These days the singer-songwriter has been making videos and recordings of musicians with Amish and Mennonite roots — building audiences well beyond the ...

Footsteps to Follow: The seventh day

May 2, 2026

“On the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day…Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made” (Genesis 2:2-3 NKJV). I would never consider myself a ...

What the Declaration of Independence does – and doesn’t – say about God

April 25, 2026

This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Written by: Thomas Tweed, University of Notre Dame (THE CONVERSATION) On the Fourth of July 1776, the congressional delegates in Philadelphia adopted the Declaration of ...

Local National Day of Prayer set for May 7 in Williamsport

April 18, 2026

“Glorify God Among the Nations” has been chosen as the theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer, which will be held locally at 6:30 p.m., May 7 at Ways Garden, 845 W. Fourth St. Based on 1 Chronicles 16:23, which continues, “Seeking Him in all generations,” the message was set ...

Footsteps to Follow: Ramadan is over, and what is next? Teachings of Islam

April 18, 2026

This article is an attempt to highlight the basic tenets and beliefs in Islam. Sometimes, people may use religion to justify their actions, whether it is permissible within the religion or not, so it is very important to read authentic books on Islam, and other religions, before making a judgment. It is also impossible to capture the breadth and nuances of an entire religion in this article, thus, only key tenants of Islam are highlighted. Islam is a religion of peace and submission to Almighty God; the translation of God in Arabic is Allah (SWT). It is a continuation of monotheistic ...