Life in the Slow Lane?

Just like everyone else I am stepping into the New Year with new hopes of being a better version of myself. All of this comes while wondering what this year will hold in store for me. That is not all that uncommon as we never know what lies ahead of us at any given time in our lives.

Looking Down Main

When I Looked out the window at about 9:30 Sunday evening it didn’t look too bad on the streets which go by our house.

Guest Columnist

One Sunday morning the pastor said that “everyone has a need to belong.” He was confirming God’s earlier statement that it was not good for man to be alone. That profound observation stuck with me because it is so true. However, we have not thought about seriously addressing this truism.

Letter to the Editor

Addictions, loneliness, suicide, and depression affect all economic, social, gender, age and geographical identification markers. Immediate actions that support, empower and develop skills to manage mental health may be found within Optimist. Optimist International https://www.optimist.

New Year, New Possibilities

On the cusp of a new year there are new possibilities that lie ahead. We are heading into an election year. Given the fact that the last four years have been a hotbed of political angst.

Out With the Old and In With the New…..

It is that time of year when we say goodbye to one year and hello to a brand-new year. I have had many blessings this past year. I was able to spend some time with my children and grandchildren. Then I had a surprise visit from my daughter this past summer.

Have a Happy and Blessed NewYear

For at least five days I have been trying to decide what to write my New Years column about, I told my bride that I have had at least three ideas. She said to just pick one and then asked me what they were.

Burleigh Takes Courageous Stand for Refugees

  If North Dakota was going to emulate President Kennedy’s Profiles in Courage, our first chapter would have to be dedicated to the three Burleigh County commissioners who voted to keep the door open for refugees.

Why Communities Nationwide Need More Afterschool Programs

(StatePoint) Research shows that afterschool programs not only help keep kids safe, but also help them succeed in school and life. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough such programs in the country today, experts say. While participation in afterschool programs has increased to 10.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

Human beings deal with many difficult challenges in life. Today I am going to briefly touch on four. First, is the matter of sin.