Freedom’s Ride
Written by Renae Trauger Peering into the darkness, Sybil leaned over her horse’s neck and guided him along the road, urging him to trot a little faster. Gathering the reins in one hand, she approached a farmhouse and knocked loudly on the door with the stick she gripped in her opposite hand. “Wake up, wake […]
Consecrated to God
Written by Janna Shick Do you know the full plan of salvation? First, it means to be saved from sin. The person you once were has been cleansed and you are made new. This transformation is so amazing it is almost like having a new identity. Bad habits and vices have been forgiven and you […]
Our Christian Duty
Written by Sarah Shick As our country faces unprecedented times, it calls upon us all to take a closer look at life. The future is uncertain and basic values seem to be fading into obscurity. Principles that were once taught in schools have been replaced with modern ideology, painting the dependence our founding fathers had […]
One Nation, Under God or Under Fear?
Written by Shane Roxbury Since its birth, the United States of America has gained the reputation of strength and ingenuity. America’s sustained ascension to a super-power took hard work and perseverance. This prodigious climb to greatness was not by chance. It was the result of a nation founded under God. Only from His blessing came […]
My Creed
By Cindy Smith Howard Walter penned this poem, that was later put to music, from Japan in 1906. As a hymn, it is titled: “I Would Be True;” but Walter titled the poem as: “My Creed.” These words truly inspire, challenge, and show us how to improve our own lives to this day. “I would […]
Lessons of the Run: Resources for Your Run
By Rachel Smith There are so many parallels between physical running and life. Let’s consider in this article our course maker and what He provides to ensure our success as a runner. God is our course creator, the master of directing a path and measuring our steps. “The steps of a good man are ordered […]
What Does it Mean to be Saved?
Written by Janna Shick When you think of being saved, what comes to your mind? Consider the one who has been lost at sea, floundering in the waves desperately hoping for someone to rescue them. Ponder the child who is stranded in the upper floor of a burning building, screaming for help. What torment there […]
Cartoon – “America on Brink”
A Country with Values
A Country with Values Written by Shane Roxbury At a time when our country faces unrest, violence and rampant hatred, an important election draws nearer. The decision made by voters will undoubtedly affect the course of our nation, whether good or bad. Which candidate can best lead the nation on a course that preserves our […]
The “Dumbing Down” of the Gospel Message
The “Dumbing-Down” of the Gospel Message Written by Pastor Keith Karns Jeremiah 5:30-31: “A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?” Our society has […]
