No matter your past, Jesus is here for you

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught,”. These words uplift Jesus but they condemn us. Because of our sins, we are not those who are taught. Morning by morning God awakes us. He wants us to listen to Him but we do not.

Golf benefit held for politician

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago April 2 - 8, 1998 Winning the championship flight in the 18-hole golf scramble to benefit the campaign of state representative candidate Doug Gatewood was the team of Danny Langerot Jr.

Hindered by pain in your heel?

If you have pain on the bottom of your foot at the heel, especially when you take your first steps of the day, you likely have plantar fasciitis.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks are encouraged, but not required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Spring is officially here, is it time to get away?

Well, spring has officially sprung although sometimes the temperatures don’t really reflect it. That also means some are getting ‘itchy feet” shall we say and looking for a little getaway.

Kansas Legislative hotline

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.

Letter to the Editor Policy

Letters to the editor are welcome; the only requirement is they be signed by the writer. Names of writers can be withheld for valid reasons. Political endorsements will not be printed two weeks before an election.

Autumn Place recognizes residents, employee

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago March 26 - April 1, 1998 A St. Patrick’s party was held at Autumn Place in Columbus. Residents Norman Harrington and Louise Wilcox were the lucky leprechauns.

Faith must be renewed daily

When “Jesus wept” he connects with us. Loss, suffering, pain, agony of the heart. He feels pain and we rejoice. His weeping comforts us. His tears show his love for us. We have a sinful nature but we are loved. “Jesus wept”. We also can weep and mourn loss. It is not sinful. It is not doubting.

Actions speak louder than words

Language is a funny thing. It is constantly evolving. Words take on new meanings. Etymologists agree; not all words today have the exact meaning that they had just 100 years ago. If that concept is stretched out to 2,000 years, then it is a wonder that any word could retain its original definition.