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 ...
“Each day, 12 children die from gun violence,” Tammey Aichner, executive director of United Churches of Lycoming County, said. “Firearms deaths occur at a rate five times that of drownings.” Community members joined together at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church to mourn the victims of gun ...
There are several ideas that may come to your mind when you think of living a life of worship. One may be which church you attend, how often you read the Bible, how often you pray, etc. Examples in the Old Testament may have included animal sacrifice, the tabernacle where only the priests ...
