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Overcomers remain faithful

Read Revelation 2:8-11Sometimes, you encounter words, especially in the Bible, that you overlook. There are many reasons for this. One could be that they are used so much in everyday conversations that they lose their original meaning. A sugar-coated one is given in their place.

Focus on things from above

The Beginning of KnowledgeJesus, while here on earth, knew people who were close to His heart. Peter, James, and John seemed to always be near the Messiah. There were three other of His closest friends who are mentioned more than once.

Help elderly avoid isolation, loneliness

Q: My grandmother is 87. So many of her friends have died and she isn’t as physically strong as she used to be, so she doesn’t get out much. I’m worried that her world is shrinking and that’s going to make it harder for her to stay healthy. What should I do to help? -- Katie W.

Courthouse updates for disability access

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago August 25 - 31, 1999Jessica Dawn Brumback, a Pittsburg State University nursing major sophomore and daughter of Ernie and Mary Brumback of Columbus, was recognized with an Educational Opportunity Fund scholarship.

Read grass seed labels before planting

Garden To-Do Avoid fertilizing ornamentals now so they harden off before winter Take cuttings from cold-sensitive annuals to root for wintering indoors.

Brain chemicals can impact mood

Our brain releases chemicals into our body that impact functions in our body, such as our mood. There are four chemicals that commonly support “feeling good,” and they are also known as “happiness chemicals.” These four chemicals are dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins.

CCRHS Class of ‘59 holds reunion

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago August 25 - 31, 1999Members of the 1959 graduating class of the former Cherokee County Rural High School gathered at the rural Columbus home of Wes and Jan Houser to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their graduation.

Ways health impacts the US

Last week I shared the social determinants of health or SDOH. So why does SDOH matter? SDOH and your own health affect how healthy you are and how long you will live, but there are also greater impacts to families, workplaces, communities and country.

How one lives life is important

The old saying goes like this: “Two things are certain in life; death and taxes.” While the latter is an earthly concept, the former is a spiritual truth. The human existence is a physical one and, in accordance with the Second law of Thermodynamics, bodies wear out.