WASHINGTON — Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths of office on Wednesday using Bibles that are laden with personal meaning, writing new chapters in a long-running American tradition — and one that appears nowhere in the law. The Constitution does not require the use of a specific ...
Although Daniel’s Closet, the free clothing ministry at Redeemer Lutheran Church, decided to close until further notice due to the pandemic, the organizers realize the need for warm clothing and other essentials does not end with the closure. Because of this, a trip past the church, located at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Sherman Street, reveals bags containing such things as scarves, gloves and other cold weather necessities, pinned to the shrubbery along the church building. “Last year we did this on the hedges for a little bit, socks and things,” said Carol ...
Most everyone has heard the stories about Jonah. I am reminded of a song from the Vietnam era, “Nowhere To Run To; Nowhere To Hide.” Adam and Eve learned this, and Jonah did too. When God calls us to do something and we choose to do it our way, no matter where we hide, God will find ...
For 75 years, the United Churches of Lycoming County has been bringing together area churches to serve the community. Sunday marks the beginning of a yearlong celebration of that achievement as they look ahead to the next challenges. The UCLC will kick off the celebration, which is titled ...
For 75 years, the United Churches of Lycoming County has been bringing together area churches to serve the community. Sunday marks the beginning of a yearlong celebration of that achievement as they look ahead to the next challenges. The UCLC will kick off the celebration, which is titled ...
“God does not begin by asking our ability, only our availability, and if we prove our dependability, He will increase our capability” (Neal Maxwell). “God does not call the qualified. He qualifies the called. And the litmus test isn’t experience or expertise. It’s availability and teachability. If you are willing to go when God gives you a green light, He will take you to inaccessible places to do impossible things” (Mark Batterson). Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Samuel, Isaiah, and Ananias: each expressed their availability to God by saying, “Here I am.” Before they became ...
