By D.A. Higgins “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed…” Proverbs 11:25 A few weeks ago, a local family tragically lost two sons in a deadly fire. They lost everything including their home and cars. The fire and loss were so devastating even seasoned firefighters were visibly fighting back tears. Even if you didn’t know the family, their pain could be felt by anyone who heard or read about the details. It is almost inconceivable how anyon

By Debby Higgins “But when you pray, go to your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Mathew 6:6 My late father in his later years did not attend regular church services. Although he was devout in his beliefs, he said he did not need to go to a church that man had built when he had the trees, the sky and mountains that God created all around him. They established, as he said, the most

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed…” Proverbs 11:25 Heartfelt Giving By Debby Higgins A few weeks ago, a local family tragically lost two sons in a deadly fire. They lost everything including their home and cars. The fire and loss were so devastating even seasoned firefighters were visibly fighting back tears. Even if you didn’t know the family, their pain could be felt by anyone who heard or read about the details. It is almost inc

“The crowd witnessed this miracle…and they couldn’t stop talking about Jesus.” John 12-17 Witnesses and Miracles By Debby Higgins There are 24 witness trees of various species on the Gettysburg Battlefield. These trees have lived through battles, fires and thunderstorms and still they stand in testimony to the tribulations of time. They are protected as living members of that hallowed ground that witnessed the tragedy of war in 1863. It is something of a m

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 By D. A. Higgins It’s a sure bet just about everyone knows someone who experienced trials, tribulations, challenges, sorrow and pain. Each one of us probably has been through our own versions of the same. Somehow, we are here to say we survived. For many, a deep faith in God has kept us going and provided the spiritual support to help us overcome the hurdles that stood in

By D. A. Higgins Snow days today for many of us are nothing less than a nuisance and an inconvience. They require hiring someone to plow driveways and perhaps paying a neighbor or a relative to clean sidewalks. If someone lives in a services-provided home, it’s all taken care of for you. Great. Lucky you. But, if you still live in your own home, the snow clearing falls right squarely in the homeowner’s lap. If you’re over age 60 or 70, snow removal can result in a heart

I remember fondly singing a song titled “The Church in the Wildwood” in elementary school in the late 1950s. Some of the lyrics still...

“Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit; sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:19...