Religion

Issue of married Catholic priests gains traction under pope

Published on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 12:00am

VATICAN CITY (AP) — As the Vatican copes with the growing clergy sex abuse scandal and declining number of priests worldwide, it is laying the groundwork to open formal debate

Prayer makes a difference

Published on Fri, 10/26/2018 - 12:00am

Having participated in many Christian conferences through the years, it is always a joy to see how each is done. Some are planned with several hundred in attendance and others

Enjoying God’s creation close to where we all live

Published on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 12:00am

We made to a trip to Yellowstone Park on Saturday. We were not the only ones there. Over 4 million visitors came in 2017. The YP website recorded 813,970 visits

TIME OUT WITH LOIS: Ever feel like a bowling pin?

Published on Fri, 10/05/2018 - 12:00am

You already know I am not athletic. Even at bowling, it was a humiliating experience. They had a special tournament at the Coal Bowl in Colstrip one year. It was

Choir renamed

Published on Fri, 10/05/2018 - 12:00am

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The well-known Mormon Tabernacle Choir was renamed Friday to strip out the word Mormon in a move showing the faith’s new president is serious about

TIME OUT WITH LOIS: Horns-antlers debate helps make memories

Published on Fri, 09/28/2018 - 12:00am

This time of year people from all over the world make trips to Yellowstone Park to hear the bugling of the elk. Us locals like to get in on that

Pine Creek Church Harvest Sale is Oct. 13

Published on Fri, 09/28/2018 - 12:00am

Pine Creek United Methodist Church is holding its annual Harvest Sale on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the church. The church is located at 2470 E. River Road, 10 miles south

TIME OUT WITH LOIS: About that missing column last week ...

Published on Fri, 09/21/2018 - 12:00am

When a smart phone came into my life, I purposed in my heart that I would not let it run my life. Not to be checking it every five minutes

IN SHORT

Published on Fri, 09/21/2018 - 12:00am

Marker for 1868 church FALMOUTH, Va. (AP) — A state historical marker will be dedicated to a Baptist church established in 1868 by 27 African-Americans who selected a former slave

Thankful for a teacher and friend

Published on Fri, 09/07/2018 - 12:00am

I recently heard about a book by Pastor Bob Russell, “After 50 Years of Ministry,” with a subtitle “7 Things I’d Do Differently & 7 Things I’d Do the Same.”