A Joyful Noise: Songs of the Season

In 1990, David Foster and Linda Thompson crafted their now-famous “grown-up Christmas list.” And through the song they wrote,...

Area Christmas services and events

Wreaths Across America A special wreath ceremony honoring veterans will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, at...

Time to Take a Devotional Break: Rebels & Rule Followers

I’m a rule follower. I may talk big and occasionally do some crazy, spontaneous things, but at heart -...

A Joyful Noise: More Than Merry Christmas

I wish I could remember the day I learned that not everyone celebrated a merry Christmas. I remember Dad...

Time to Take a Devotional Break: Wasting the Waiting

Today’s world finds waiting to be a serious problem. Society has become so accustomed to instant messages, video streaming, fast food, and...

A Joyful Noise: So Thankful

As colleague Mark Miller has lamented (in between digressions), the Christmas season tends to steal the holiday spotlight from its meeker, milder...

A Joyful Noise: TRIUMPHANT LOVE

This Thursday, 54 years ago, Mom and Dad walked down an aisle, and verbally, they declared, “I do.” Their...

Time to Take a Devotional Break: Go to Church or be the Church

Ah, the joys of social media, allowing us to connect with loved ones while bringing unwanted attention from businesses, legitimate and otherwise....

A Joyful Noise: Praise for the Pastor

When the Apostle Paul wrote to his protégé, Timothy, he told him to count those who “labor in word and doctrine” worthy...

Time For a Devotional Break: Exiled, Not Homeless

Anyone watching the news this week could not avoid photos and videos depicting horrific scenes of war. Following the initial devastation were...