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Peace of God heals, restores all

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Peace of God heals, restores all

Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church

Friday, December 5, 2025

From the Pastor’s PenRead Romans 15:1-13Many people believe they understand what peace means. There’s a reason why the answer to world peace in beauty pageants has become a common joke.

Helping kids overcome nicotine addicition

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Helping kids overcome nicotine addicition

News Staff

Friday, December 5, 2025

Dr. Michael RoizenHelp your kids pull off a vape escapeKids are vaping more often and growing more addicted to nicotine.

The Father’s power inspires awe

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The Father’s power inspires awe

Allen Fischgrabe

Friday, December 5, 2025

The Beginning of KnowledgeJesus knew that it was going to happen. In just a few hours, the gruesome and torturous death of Roman crucifixion would be His (Isaiah 53:5). Agony was His destiny.

Lady Titans beat Riverton to open season

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Lady Titans beat Riverton to open season

News Staff

Friday, December 5, 2025

25 Years Ago Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2000The Columbus Unified High School Lady Titan basketball team opened its 2000-2001 season with an impressive 68-32 victory over Riverton. Columbus had three players score in double figures: Kelly Ellis with 14, Libby Overman with 11, and Jade Fry with 10.

Water fluoridation helpful in preventing cavities

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Water fluoridation helpful in preventing cavities

Carissa Regnerus, Rdh

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Dental caries (decay) remains the most common chronic disease in the U.S. and globally, despite decades of research and proven preventive strategies.

Christmas tree has words of wisdom

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Christmas tree has words of wisdom

Lois Carlson Ksu Emeritus

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Thanksgiving has come and gone and now our thoughts turn to Christmas and all of the school Christmas programs, parties, shopping, Christmas cards to send and planning family gatherings.

Preparing roses, strawberries for winter

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Preparing roses, strawberries for winter

Garden Talk

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Garden To-Do• Drain hoses and irrigation systems before winter• Fertilize cool-season lawns• Dig and store tender bulbs after leaves are browned by frost• Water landscape plants, as needed, before winter• Plant spring-flowering bulbsWinterizing RosesAlthough most shrub roses are hardy through...

J.L. Johnson named Innovator of the Year

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J.L. Johnson named Innovator of the Year

News Staff

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

25 Years Ago Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2000Jack L. “J. L.” Johnson, a 1994 Columbus Unified High School graduate, was named Innovator of the Year by Johnson Controls, Inc. of Holland, Michigan.

Jesus’ light available to all who seek Him

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Jesus’ light available to all who seek Him

Allen Fischgrabe

Friday, November 28, 2025

The Beginning of KnowledgeHistory books emphasize a time period commonly referred to as the “dark ages.”

Advent is about waiting for Christ to come

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Advent is about waiting for Christ to come

Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church

Friday, November 28, 2025

From the Pastor’s PenRead Hebrews 11:1-7 Advent is once again becoming a popular season for many Christians. It started in the fourth and fifth centuries AD. It was a time dedicated to waiting for Christ’s arrival and self-examination.

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