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Change happens when we turn our lives over to Jesus

Matthew 4:12-17 Baby Boomers will probably remember the name of the rock star Alice Cooper. If you think Alice Cooper is a “she,” you give your real age away. Alice Cooper was the first “shock -rock” act. He used to parade on stage with makeup and live snakes and simulate his own decapitation, a pretty raunchy act. In 1992, his career received quite a boost when he appeared in the movie “Wayne’s World.” The scene everyone remembers is where Wayne and Garth have a chance meeting with Mr. Cooper, and they fall to their knees in worship, saying, “We’re not worthy, ...

Honor, humility and the fear of the Lord

The Bible speaks often about honor. Most people want a life that is meaningful, respected, and blessed. But Scripture teaches that honor does not come through pride or self-promotion. Instead, it comes through humility and reverence toward God. One verse summarizes this truth beautifully. Proverbs 22:4 says, “By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.” That verse gives us a powerful principle for living. If we want the life God intends for us, it begins with humility and what the Bible calls “the fear of the Lord.” The fear of the Lord does not ...

Juniata County Dairy Promotion pointers

Hello, my name is Natalee Zug. I am the Juniata County Dairy Maid. Do you know why it is important to eat and drink dairy products each and every day? It is because they are an awesome source of protein and calcium, which are important for strong bones and teeth. The Juniata County Dairy ...

‘The Addams Family’ is more than a musical

This weekend I had the privilege of attending the Mifflin County High School Drama Club’s production of “The Addams Family,” and I was absolutely blown away. The talent on that stage was incredible, but what impressed me even more was the dedication behind it, the long hours of rehearsal, memorizing lines, choreography practiced until it felt like second nature, and the courage it takes to step out on that stage. The commitment shown by these young performers was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Equally deserving of recognition are the directors, crew members, technicians, ...

Creative Minds at MCL hosts authors

Are you interested in writing but don’t know how to get started? Do you like to write but don’t know how to be published? If so, we have a wonderful program for you called Creative Minds. In this program, local authors come to Mifflin County Library and talk about their personal writing journey and explain how to get work published. This program started last September and has been very successful. The original goal was to have one author visit each season. But so far, we’ve had one author every month. If you’d like to learn more, please visit our website where you will ...

JCL in 2025, part 2: Facts, figures and more

I look forward to writing this column every year. I love seeing which titles were most popular and what was sought after at the Juniata County Library. It helps me gain a glimpse into the interests here in Juniata County. I’m always surprised to see an item on the list that I wouldn’t have imagined to be as popular as it turned out to be. Conversely, I find it interesting that some books or authors are missing from the list. Top 5 most checked out nonfiction books: “Hillbilly Elegy” by J.D. Vance (19 circulations) “The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for ...