Can there be a love hack during Christmas?

Read John 3:16-17 This week is the love theme for Advent. Many people today want to know how we can find love during Christmas. The answer can be found in the Fourth Gospel. John shows us that it’s found in God’s love.

Titan wrestlers came close to winning

25 Years Ago December 17 -23, 1998 The Titan wrestlers came so close to winning the Miami tournament losing 228-214 to Tulsa East Central. At 103 pounds, sophomore Austin DeVoe, won all three of his matches taking a first-place finish.

The beginning of knowledge

The Beginning of Knowledge The question was directed toward a young man: “What are the two biggest problems facing mankind today?” With only a hint of hesitation, he replied, “I don’t know and I don’t care.” Exactly!

Another chance to boost you life

One more way to boost your chance of a longer, younger life In 1922, life expectancy in the U.S. was 54.4 years for white men and 45.4 years for Black men; for women, it was 56.6 years and 45.2 years, respectively. Now it’s 74.4 and 68.2 for white and Black men and 79.9 and 75.

Christmas music’s importance to the season

During this Season of Christmas along with shopping and preparing lots of “goodies” for family and friends to enjoy, we can’t overlook the importance of the Christmas music. Some songs are funny, some are religious and some are just good Christmas songs. You probably have a favorite.

What to do with Christmas trees after holiday

ORNAMENTALS What to Do With the Christmas Tree After Christmas After the holidays, many municipalities allow old Christmas trees to be placed curbside. Trees are then collected and ground up for mulch or burned.

Students on the CCC honor roll

25 Years Ago December 17 -23, 1998 The Columbus Lions Club Lion of the Month for December is Christi Lloyd, daughter of Richard and Michelle Lloyd. Steffanie Boyes, of Columbus, is a member of the President’s 4.0 Honor Roll at Coffeyville Community College for the fall semester.

Unraveling stories we tell ourselves

Stories we tell ourselves and others to make sense of the world around us. Myths convey beliefs or values and attempt to tell truths. In their effort to tell the truth, myths may exaggerate or misrepresent things.

Why We Can Have Joy This Season

The third week of Advent is dedicated to the theme of Joy. However, some people are unable to find joy this season. There is a story of loss for some. This loss is grief. They have lost their job, a family member, a relationship, or their freedom to addictions. They find it hard to be joyful.

Jesus coming bridges gap with God

The Beginning of Knowledge Matthew 1:23 says, “Behold the virgin shall be with child and bear a Son and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Why is this so significant? I briefly brought it out last week but I wanted to re-iterate.