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Jesus promises eternal life to all believers

Jesus promises eternal life to all believers

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Jesus promises eternal life to all believers

Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church
Friday, October 2, 2026
From the Pastor’s PenFunerals can be tough as people mourn loved ones. I often share a comforting thought: Jesus wept over Lazarus’s death, showing that even He felt loss. Yet, His love and power were greater, and He raised Lazarus.This isn’t selfish; it’s a reason for hope.
Life is a gift that must be treasured

Life is a gift that must be treasured

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Life is a gift that must be treasured

Allen Fischgrabe
Friday, October 2, 2026
The Beginning of KnowledgeLife is precious. Certainly, any present of value is appreciated; no greater gift exists than the gift of life (Mark 8:37). Any sensible person in possession of a valuable item treats it with care and respect.
Columbus to place police officers in schools

Columbus to place police officers in schools

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Columbus to place police officers in schools

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
25 Years Ago Sept. 27 - Oct. 3, 2001Columbus has been proved for a federal grant which will place a police officer in the local schools, the city council was told at its meeting on Monday night.
Heartburn can be easily treated

Heartburn can be easily treated

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Heartburn can be easily treated

Andrew Ellisworth, M.d.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Most of us have experienced heartburn or acid reflux at some point. It may happen after eating too much. You might burp up food or liquid, notice a sour taste in your throat, or feel a burning pain in the middle of your chest.
Cub Scouts visit newspaper office

Cub Scouts visit newspaper office

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Cub Scouts visit newspaper office

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
25 Years Ago Sept. 27 - Oct. 3, 2001A group of Cub Scouts from Pack 75 visited the Advocate recently to learn about the newspaper and watch the paper’s printing press in action.
Ellinwood Tunnels great place to visit

Ellinwood Tunnels great place to visit

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Ellinwood Tunnels great place to visit

Lois Carlson Ksu Emeritus
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
During this year of special celebration for our nations 250th birthday I have been writing about some of the special places and attractions to visit here in our own home state.
At home BP monitors important health tools

At home BP monitors important health tools

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At home BP monitors important health tools

Dr. Roizen Dr. Michael Roizen
Friday, September 25, 2026
At-home BP monitoring is definitely worth the botherAlmost 50 percent of U.S. adults have high blood pressure (HBP), and, in 2023, they spent more than $430 million on home blood pressure (BP) monitors.
God’s resources flow abundantly

God’s resources flow abundantly

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God’s resources flow abundantly

Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church
Friday, September 25, 2026
From the Pastor’s PenOne of the most wellknown stories in the Bible is the feeding of the five thousand, and you’ll find it in all four gospels. It shares the heartfelt story of Jesus, who shows deep compassion for a crowd by nourishing them both spiritually and physically.
Show gratitude by giving back first fruits

Show gratitude by giving back first fruits

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Show gratitude by giving back first fruits

Allen Fischgrabe
Friday, September 25, 2026
The Beginning of KnowledgeAs the sun begins its southward journey this time of year, God’s design is in full view. The seasons steadily change, the hours of sunlight in each day lessen, and the nowmature plants produce their fruits.
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