God’s way is the right choice

The Beginning of Knowledge This coming Lord’s Day (Sunday), many people will gather to sing, pray, and commune together. Most will do so willingly, knowing that it will be time well spent.

Let hope guide your future endeavors

One day a teenage shepherd boy is tending his sheep. He has been taught to be watchful over the flock and protect them from any danger or enemies. But as he watched, I imagined he would daydream like every other young adolescent.

Academic patron scholarships awarded

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago Oct. 30- Nov. 5, 1992 Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant at 128 East Maple Street in Columbus is now open. The owners, Jose “Pepe” and Teresa Martinez, also own a Pepe’s Restaurant in Chetopa. Jason and Tracy Simpson, of Manhattan, Kan.

Vital role women play in men’s health

A hug when I come home after a long day. A smile that melts my heart. A song and a dance that are spontaneous and carefree. Those are some of the blessings that come to mind when I think about my daughter. Daughters can be a blessing in so many ways, as can sons of course.

Kansas Legislature hotline

The Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away. Kansas residents can access information about the Kansas Legislature, bill status, legislative process and more by calling 1-800-432-3924 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pedestrian, car accidents on the rise

For the past year or more I have been taking note of how people are walking along the roadways here in Southeast Kansas and probably in Missouri as well. It seems people have forgotten what they probably learned when they were in school .

Columbus loses to Parsons

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago October 23- 29, 1997 Steven and Tammy Thomas, of Columbus, announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha Renee, born October 5, 1997 at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin.

What does it mean to be ‘good’?

The Beginning of Knowledge What does it mean to be “good?” Obviously, there is more to good behavior than just not being bad. Is it really enough to just be a good person?

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

No one likes to be picked last

Pastor’s Thoughts If you’ve ever felt like you had received an unfair deal in a situation, you’re going to love this story. No one likes being the last one to be picked for a team.