Opinion
The legend of the accursed camera
I do not believe I am superstitious.
I do not think that what I do in any particular area of life has an impact on any other area.
I ignore Friday the 13th. I like black cats. I ...
Pastor\'s Blog - So, What Does it Say About Me if I Am Last?
I noticed in a local publication a list of the names of the 2012 Graduates of Vinton-Shellsburg High School with an invitation to sponsor a senior in a future edition. If past practice h...
Pastor's Blog - Hacking at Golf
My children and grandchildren dragged me out to a local golf course a couple of weeks ago. You know – one of those fantastic summer days in the middle of March. I had a great time...
Pastor's Blog - 'He could have given up!'
I Corinthians 13:7
Love Endures All Things
Jesus, who was one with God, infinite and all powerful, could have called it quits when he found out he was to be con... 10 years...
Venus was looking over my shoulder.
I wonder what Grandpa would have thought of that.
I am sitting, right now, on the concrete slab that when I was born was used to support the metal framew...
A sad reminder of what opponents have in common
This afternoon, when the Vinton-Shellsburg boys track team travels to the Solon track meet (although the event is being held in Tiffin due to construction on the Solon track), it will be...
Letter to the Editor-New taxes coming
New taxes coming with the Affordable Health Care Act:
(1) Individual and employment mandates to purchase health insurance.
(2) Medicare Payroll tax hike from 2.9 to 3.8 per cent...
Pastor's Blog: The beauty of worshipping together during Holy Week
I would like to compliment each and every person who got up early to attend one or more of the ecumenical Holy Week services here in our city o...
Pastor's Blog - Easter Sunday and the Resurrection of the Dead
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Dead Men Don’t Tell Tales”? There’s even a song titled with this phrase. I’m not sure how popular the song is ...
A grandfather\'s moment to celebrate nature and progress
Ari (short for Arianna) got halfway across the bridge and sat down.
It was a moment this grandpa has been dreaming of for years.
Nobody noticed in the spring of 2003, shortly aft...