Once upon a time in the Civil Air Patrol, we lost a lot of clergy. They did not want to have their fingerprints taken to continue to serve, and many left. One of our “regs” assigned a chaplain to every unit, especially those units that had cadets or teenagers in the program. Part of their ...
TUPELO, Miss. — There is a prayer Tanya Britton has said in the hazy first moments of morning and in the stillness of the night. She’s said it on her knees before her church’s gold tabernacle and slumped in the embrace of her living room sofa. The words have morphed, sometimes touching ...
All of us long to hear, see, and experience good. In a recent phone conversation, someone asked, “what is some good news?” Fortunately, there is always good news. The word “good” got me thinking. So for a word focus in our ladies’ Bible study, I did some “mining” into the word. ...
When I was asked to write a “Faith Matters” article, I did not know what I was getting myself into. I enjoy writing and thought it would be a good experience. Then, as the deadline approached, I had a question. What is the purpose of “Faith Matters”? The answer: usually it involves ...
Dr. William Phillips, Nobel Laureate, was recently honored for his accomplishments in the field of physics but perhaps more so for his dedication to Juniata College, its mission and its students. Alumni Weekend, the college’s annual gathering that draws Juniatians from all points on the ...
Jesus said to us: “Come to me all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest” (Matthew 11:28-29 GNT). A short time ago, a young woman ...
