Religion

In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity

For a few years I lived in Waverly, NY, which sits right on the New York/Pennsylvania state border. Rarely a day went by in which I didn’t cross into Pennsylvania for one reason or another. I am also a Canadian citizen and before COVID hit, at least once a year, passport in hand, I would head north to visit my family. All that to say that border crossing is nothing new for me. One day I got to thinking about a well-known quote. “In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity.” Though I am almost certain you have never heard of him, this quote is attributed ...

He shines in our weakness

We all have them. It doesn’t matter what image we present to the world. It doesn’t matter how much money we have. It doesn’t matter what degree or title we have. We all have weaknesses. The problem is we live in a prosperous, image-driven society. We try to show others our best, most airbrushed image. The last thing we want our friends to see is our flaws, but we all have our weaknesses. Some of our weaknesses are physical, some are mental, some are moral. Some of those weaknesses have to do with our work, some with our family life, some with our relationship with Christ. Some of ...

Escape to Vacation Bible School

King Solomon was king all over Israel: I Kings 4:1

Every child who has gone to Sunday School and church, has heard of Solomon, the son of David. Nathan the prophet named the child Jedidiah, because of the Lord, for the Lord loved him, II Samuel 12:24-25. We don’t read much about Solomon after his birth, until he is made king over Israel. He was an obedient son and carried out the request, and desires of his father David. He sent Benaiah to take care of Joab and also had Shimei killed after he broke his agreement with Solomon. After Solomon had the kingdom secured and those who opposed him were killed, he made an alliance with Egypt. ...

Homeschooled duo to perform

BELLEVILLE — The Buffalo Mountain Bluegrass band will perform at Watts Memorial United Methodist Church in Belleville fro 5 to 7 p.m. The event will be held inside if there is inclement weather. The Buffalo Mountain Bluegrass Band consists of the home schooled sister and brother duo, ...

Angels of Mass destruction: Revelations 9:12-21

You think things are bad? They are about to get much worse. According to John in Revelation 9 the first “woe” is past; two other “woes” are yet to come, each far worse than the last. The devastation now is starting to reach a crescendo. In his vision John sees four things: a golden altar, four angels, a demonic army 200 million strong, and a defiant unrepentant world. It was at the golden altar of incense that an angel offered the prayers of the saints; now from this same altar a voice commands four angels be set free. These are fallen angels. Holy angels would not be bound. ...