A-Fib can be prevented or controlled

Updated estimates out of the University of California San Francisco tell us that around 10 million Americans contend with A-Fib (aka atrial fibrillation). Two decades ago, it was estimated to affect about three million folks.

Local men charged in death of woman

25 Years Ago August 16 - 22, 2001Two Columbus men were to be charged today in the death of a local woman. At 3 p.m. James E. Van Houton, 21, and Thomas J. LeGrand, 20, were to be formally charged in the death of Margaret Barrett, 74, in her home at 504 North Kansas Street last week.

Jesus taught truth about the Kingdom

From the Pastor’s PenRead Matthew 13 and Mark 4Jesus came to teach, preach, and heal. He dedicated the last three years of His life to sharing the good news about the kingdom of God. He talked about the values at the heart of the kingdom and showed what it truly means to live in it.

Believers value conversation with God

The Beginning of KnowledgeAbraham did it. Moses did it. David, Daniel, and Elijah did it as well. In fact, just about every one of the holy men (and women) that are described in scripture did it. What is “it?” Prayer. They knew the value of talking to God.

Cancer can be hard to understand

Human anatomy is fascinatingly and frustratingly complex. In each body, 600 muscles, 206 bones, and 360 joints provide structural stability and movement; two lungs circulate air through 1,500 miles of airways to 480,000,000 alveoli with every breath.

Making the home a welcoming place

Oh, give me a home, where the buffalo roam, where the deer and the antelope play, where seldom is heard, a discouraging word....These words in the song, “Home on the Range”, our Kansas official state song, composed by Dr.

Spider mites can be difficult to control

Look For Spider Mite Activity in the GardenMost types of spider mites thrive in hot and dry weather conditions. After several weeks of these conditions in Kansas, we are seeing spider mite populations start to explode.Spider mites are tiny arthropods (they are not true insects).

Wind removes roof from house

25 Years Ago August 16 - 22, 2001A roof which has been sitting on top of a house under construction was instead sitting on the ground this morning after a strong wind moved through the site with Wednesday evening’s rainstorm.

Salvation achievable when one repents

The Beginning of KnowledgeIn life, there are things that are truly desired; objects of great value, but we convince ourselves that they are out of reach. Christian living, with its tremendous appeal, should be at the top of the wanted list for many reasons.

God’s Kingdom here now, always

From the Pastor’s PenRead: Mark 1:14-15Jesus’ earthly ministry begins during a pivotal time in history. In 32-30 BC, Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra, ending conflicts in the Roman Republic. In 27 BC, the Senate declared Octavian to be Augustus and Caesar as ruler of the Roman Empire.