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See, say and spell

At this time of year many are thinking about plans and purpose for the rest of the year. If we are to fulfill God’s plan for our lives and walk in His Word, we must have vision. The following teaching shows us steps to how we can see the vision God has for us come about. Prov 29:18 says, ...

A secret rapture or the second coming of Christ?

Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. Matthew 24:40 This week, we want to look at Matthew 24:36-44, for our consideration of the Pre-Tribulation rapture. This is a belief that is held by Dispensationalists. The word ‘rapture’ in our modern day refers to a ...

Juniata County Dairy Promotion pointers

Hi, I am Julianna, a Juniata County Dairy Miss. I hope everyone had a nice and relaxing Christmas season. As we move into the new year, we need to remember to get our three servings of dairy every day. Did you know Jan. 11 was National Milk Day? This observes the first time milk was delivered ...

The new year brings resolution wreckage

Every January, the world turns into a self-improvement convention. Gyms overflow, kale gets a sales boost, and middle-aged men start wearing compression shirts they have no business wearing. It’s the season when everyone swears to become a better person. By Jan. 5, most of them are back to ...

Ice safety is about more than thickness

Cold weather is here, and with it, the first ice of the season. I have already had anglers asking if the ice on a particular lake is thick enough to venture onto. While it will not be long before your favorite lake has ice that looks thick enough to support ice fishing, that is only one part of ...

A holiday tree with a sports twist

At my house in Belleville, the Christmas tree is themed from top to bottom. It should come as no surprise that the theme is sports. I came up with the idea in my 30s — a Christmas tree dedicated to my five favorite teams. My mother, who lived to be 100 and died in 2021, didn’t think it ...