Religion

Thankful for a teacher and friend

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

Blaming the family tree

Published on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 12:00am
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Forgetfulness did not start with me in my family. Speaking at the Park County Historical Society was on my calendar last week. Getting some data from my maternal Grandma’s autobiography

Charity group says it will end adoption services

Published on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 12:00am

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A Catholic charity group in Buffalo says it will end foster care and adoption services next year over state regulations that bar discrimination against same-sex couples

Men just think differently than women ...

Published on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 12:00am
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Through the 30 years of “Time Out with Lois” columns, many were written about the blessed man I married, He-Who-Took-Long-Steps. The 18th of August we are having his estate/garage sale

IN SHORT

Published on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 12:00am

‘In God We Trust’ displays at Ala. schools BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Months after getting legislative approval, some public schools in Alabama are considering putting up “In God We Trust”

TIME OUT WITH LOIS: Day 833 ...

Published on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 12:00am
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It is Day 833. Eight-hundred and thirty-three days since He-Who-Took-Long-Steps went to heaven. I must say, as I share this path with all of you, some on the same path,

Readers respond to Demolition Derby column

Published on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 12:00am
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Who knew a Demolition Derby could yield so many good correlations between us people and wrecked cars that still run? If you are in the midst of tough stuff or

Some spiritual lessons from the Demolition Derby

Published on Fri, 07/27/2018 - 12:00am
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Do you suppose there is a little Doctor Jekyll /Mr. Hyde in all of us? Not that bad or awful but what about just a bit of a desire to

God can use your experiences to help others

Published on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 12:00am
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Think we will call this a DIY topic today. Do you know it took me a long time to realize DIY, actually meant “Do It Yourself”? Really. You can relax.

A word you don’t hear much anymore: fellowship

Published on Fri, 07/13/2018 - 12:00am
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We start our Tuesday Coffee at the church I attend with a time of praise and prayer. Then we have a “Question of the Day.” That gets the fellowship going.