God is there to help when needed

The Beginning of KnowledgeDon’t look now but another tragedy of epic proportions is headed this way. Whether it is a natural event such as ice and snow or a man-made social disturbance, turmoil never takes a day off.

Jesus fulfilled his duty to save mankind

Study Text: Luke 2:22-32Whenever a draft for military service was enacted in the USA, there have been reasons why a person could be exempted. Physical or other handicaps rendered a man ineligible. If one was engaged in certain occupations, he was deferred.

Teach teens to handle stress, setbacks

The most recent survey of teen mental health by the Centers for Disease Control in 2023 revealed that 20.3 percent of adolescents in the United States have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. This reflects a 35 percent increase since 2016.

Household inventory could be important

The past month and yes, even the past week has been filled with tragedy. We as individuals are never ready for life’s tragedies because as we know “they always happen to someone else.” That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try to prepare for loss, just in case.

Weir city employees appointed

25 Years Ago February 2 - 8, 2000Weir Mayor Douglas V. Grotheer appointed the following city employees for 2000: Susan Adams, librarian; Haskell Carter, municipal court judge; Jr. Collingsworth, superintendent of public works; Jennifer D. Grandstaff, city clerk; Mindi Uber, assistant city clerk;...

God’s words bless those who listen

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchStudy Text: Luke 4:16-30Just a short while into Jesus’ public ministry, people demonstrated that God’s love wrapped in human flesh is not naturally received. His miracles were happily accepted.

He cares for us more than all else

Read Matthew 10:28-31Your perspective of God shapes how you relate to Him and others. If you view Him as allpowerful, loving, gracious, and your fortress, a haven during tough times, then your love, worship, and reverence for Him will be biblical, guiding how you love others.

Women uniquely designed

The Beginning of KnowledgeThere was very little glamour in the life of a woman in the days of ancient times. In fact, their day-to-day existence consisted mostly of drudgery and harsh treatment. Females were looked down upon by men.

Four year old teaches art class

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago Jan. 26 - Feb. 1, 2000Four-year-old Marty Shanks, son of Bob and Marta Shanks, accompanied his grandmother, Lucille Shanks, to an art class at the Cherokee County Extension Office and provided expertise in teaching the class to...

Life’s finality can give it beauty, meaning

For the last five years, I have had the great privilege of serving my local health system as Medical Director for Home Hospice.