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“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” -(Matthew 5:37 NIV)

“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” -(Matthew 5:37 NIV)

Don’t be a pushover

There are times in our lives when we have to say “no” to requests made of us, and we may feel guilty about it, wishing that we could grant the request.I often find myself asking what the Christian response should be to these requests, or, in other words, what would Jesus do?
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 NIV

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 NIV

God calls broken people to help broken people

Throughout the Bible we see that God’s chosen messengers are almost always reluctant, broken people who can’t believe they are called to do God’s work. Moses complained that he was slow of speech (alluding to some type of speech impediment).
Columbus Lions Club President Brad Gleason presented Korbyn Newberry a certificate in recognition of being the Lion of the Month for April.

Columbus Lions Club President Brad Gleason presented Korbyn Newberry a certificate in recognition of being the Lion of the Month for April.

Newberry is April Lion of the Month

The April Columbus Lion of the month is Korbyn Newberry.He is active in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Leo Club, Bood Drive Committee.He participated in wrestling, soccer and football.
Brylie Johnson was recently presented a certificate recognizing her as the Lion of the Month for May. Regina Jameson presented the award.

Brylie Johnson was recently presented a certificate recognizing her as the Lion of the Month for May. Regina Jameson presented the award.

Johnson named May Lion of the month

The May Columbus Lion of the Month, Brylie Johnson is a valedictorian and active in Junior Leadership English and History honors and on the All-A Honor Roll.Brylie was also active in cheerleading, student council, band and Tri-M.
Amazing grace! (How sweet the sound), That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. -First Stanza of “Amazing Grace”

Amazing grace! (How sweet the sound), That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. -First Stanza of “Amazing Grace”

Amazing grace

The story behind the hymn “Amazing Grace” has been told often, including in the movie “Freedom” and in the biographical film “Newton’s Grace.” John Newton, the author of “Amazing Grace,” had been a slave trader who had a conversion experience in 1748.
By Ella Buzzard

By Ella Buzzard

Holidays good time to research genealogy

Genealogy CornerAs your family gathers together for the Easter celebration, it is a good time for genealogy sleuthing. Everyone is usually so busy but a holiday gives a good excuse for visiting and it is a perfect time to ask the older relatives about the family and their traditions.
“When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” 1 Corinthians 13:11-12 NIV

“When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” 1 Corinthians 13:11-12 NIV

The long journey of discovery

We are unknown to ourselves in many ways, and experience is often the great teacher which shows us who we really are. When faced with difficult people we discover how patient we can be.

Happy Birthday

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