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Reasons for some events not easy for us to know

My wife is quite a good photographer. She especially likes to take pictures of people—our friends, family members,…

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Tragic accident should serve as wake up call to us all

Wednesday at the regular weekly meeting at the St. John Correctional Center, I started it by holding up…

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A different kind of CPR at First United Methodist Church

By Kevin Chiri Everyone is looking for a little power, and some people want nothing but power. So…

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Unruly fans can ruin football games for those around them

By Harold Keller I enjoy high school football. I like the excitement and spirit, but I have a…

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Though similar in definition, faith and fear are on opposite ends of the spectrum

Have you ever stopped to think that the definition of faith and fear are almost identical? Faith is…

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Where have all the playgrounds gone?

Where do you play tennis around here? I suddenly was asking myself that question recently. My son is…

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A surprise for an old friend underscores the value of life

By Harold Keller The name Leroy Labat may be foreign to people who are unfamiliar with the history…

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Gathering the whole family together is a rare treat

By Kevin Chiri Had a special time at the Chiri house this past week. We actually had all…

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Some reflections on the responsibilities of a parent

By Kevin Chiri What a nice visit I had this week with Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church…

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Weekly inmate support groups provide mutual benefits

By Harold Keller A month ago, Major Philip Hebert, the warden at the St. John Parish Sherman Walker…