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Deity decorating a calling for Hindu temple artist

CHENNAI, India (AP) — The former computer professional — now a very specialized type of artist — locked his gaze on the deity before him. On a recent afternoon, 33-year-old S. Goutham was perched on a ladder at the altar of the goddess Durga at the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Chennai, India. Goutham — his hand moving steadily — was pleating a green silk sari to adorn the deity. “You cannot get tense when you are doing this work,” he says. “You can’t do this if you are not patient. You need to become one with her.” A computer science graduate, Goutham quit ...

God’s cure for disappointment within reach if we just try

I have spent 32 years in the pastorate and I have discovered some principles. The first is that the ability to apply a message is not in the genes. In other words, just because one becomes a Christian does not mean that you can automatically apply the truth of scripture. Scripture is taught to us by the Spirit not via human wisdom. Secondly, I have come to realize that there is a problem in every pew. Every Christian is struggling with some sort of problem, whether it is emotional, marital, financial, mental, psychological, physical, recreational, or inter-relational. Many years ago ...

New things for a new year

Have you ever excitedly opened a gift or a new item and couldn’t wait to try it out? We relish the smell and look of a new car, and as a child may recall the smile and joy seeing the new bicycle. Or in my day, the new state of the art cassette player! However, some new things we don’t like as much: a diagnosis of cancer, heart disease, dementia, or receiving that blue slip. New tragic news about a family member cuts deep. This year, as many past, we look hopefully for a wonderful new year. We wish for a good new year to all we know, while knowing it likely will not be so good for ...

50 years after Roe, ethics questions shape abortion debate

By Molly Jackson The Conversation Jan. 22, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that recognized a constitutional right to abortion. That stood for nearly half a century, until a majority of justices reversed it in June 2022’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision. People with a broad range of views on abortion often say their faith tradition helps inform their opinions. But beyond religion, many other ethical and moral questions shape Americans’ perspectives on the topic. Here are some of The Conversation’s most ...

A journey toward God

LEWISTOWN — Pastor Darrell Wireman and members of the Journey Church are attempting to bring a place of hope and healing to those in search of direction. The church wants to become a place to call home for anyone who is struggling, and give hope in Jesus Christ. “Our church was established in 2015, our goal was to meet an itch that is not being met,” Pastor Wireman said. “Just to be there for people in their time of need.” Wireman is no stranger to teaching the Gospel of Jesus, having been involved since 1994. He has been working in several different ministries prior to ...

Religion Briefs

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Tom Laub at (717) 248-6741 or by email at living@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 352 Sixth St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Items must be received by Tuesday for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions. ••• UMC to host Bible study LEWISTOWN — First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. ...