Next Thursday, May 6, is this year’s National Day of Prayer. All are invited to join in on this day petitioning God on behalf of our nation, state, and community as well as for our leaders on each of these levels. Considering the issues of race, immigration, election reform, financial…
The 94th annual Apple Blossom Festival is underway! Luncheons, dances, tennis tournaments and more are back on track after COVID canceled many of last year’s events. Organizers are gearing up for what looks to be an exciting ten days. Although the apple orchards in our area have shrunk considerably, we…
Most all of us enjoy listening to some type of music. Whether it’s gospel, country, classical, jazz, or rap, the various combinations of notes, rhythm, and melody tickle our ears and soothe our souls. With the arrival of spring I get to enjoy one of my favorite genres: birdsongs! Without…
With the arrival of warmer days and longer evenings, the delicious smells of grilling have begun to waft over the valley. I welcome these aromatic reminders of spring and rejoice in the palate-pleasing fare they foreshadow. Bring on the steaks! Other than vegans and vegetarians, few there are who don’t…
This weekend, Christians all over the world remember and celebrate the greatest events in all of history: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These pivotal events demand that we deal with them in some way. While few dispute that Jesus was crucified or buried, many have endeavored to disprove…