Religion

A time to dance, a time to laugh, and a time to use a Chevron gas card

Published on Fri, 07/06/2018 - 12:00am

My mom and I went on an adventure on the Fourth of July. It was a “Mission Impossible” type trip. Remember that TV show back in the late ’60s? The

Church of England seeks revival in newer Christian faiths

Published on Fri, 07/06/2018 - 12:00am

LONDON (AP) — The Church of England owns some of the most impressive houses of worship in the world, with towering facades and spires that have drawn in the faithful

‘R’ is for the ripples of God’s blessings

Published on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:00am

And then there was the food! It is so good to share with you the blessings of the gift from my friend, Nan, to spend a week in Rhode Island

‘Tis a gift to be simple, tis a gift to be free’

Published on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 12:00am

There is an old Shaker tune, “Tis a gift to be simple, tis a gift to be free.” Those words are the best treasure from my trip … to be

IN SHORT

Published on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 12:00am

Pope: Countries should take in as many refugees as they can ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis urged nations Thursday to take in as many refugees as they

Up in the air

Published on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 12:00am

Being 39,000 feet up in the air (the pilot told me we were) is over 7 miles above dirt, methinks. Since we are above the clouds somewhere over South Dakota,

Wedding mode

Published on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 12:00am

It has been an exciting week here at the ranch. We are in wedding mode. Our grandson Tyler Olmstead is marrying Aislee Atkinson Saturday afternoon here. We are so happy,

TIME OUT WITH LOIS: Walking in their shoes

Published on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 12:00am

One of my friends is walking through the beginning days of her new path, life without her dear husband, Jim, by her side. He passed away May 17 after 56

IN SHORT

Published on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 12:00am

Vacation Bible School at Mountain Bible Church Mountain Bible Church is planning its “Operation Arctic” Vacation Bible School, “exploring the coolest book on the planet,” a church news release said.

A letter to Dad

Published on Sat, 05/26/2018 - 12:00am

My dad took his last breath here on earth on May 26, 2016. I believe his very next breath was in heaven. Last month on my Mom’s birthday I shared