Preacher’s Point: The temple, the Ukraine and 2022
“But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father....
Reflections: A little humor to end the year
While going through some Searchlight newspapers published by Cardington High School I found in an issue published January 17, 1949, two columns titled “Some...
Reflections: Christmas means music
I can never get enough Christmas music, whether it be sacred or pop — I can listen to Christmas music the entire year. This...
Shop small this holiday season — and every day
Small businesses play a critical role in improving our everyday lives – creating jobs, products and services, and serving as launchpads for new industries...
Preacher’s Point: The importance of a virgin
Merry Christmas, Everyone!Yeah, I know it is still early December, but we should have Christmas cheer all year long.A few years back, we had...
Reflections: Snippets from past Decembers
Looking through newspapers from past Decembers I found some interesting “snippets.” Most are not holiday-related, so I am going to share them.December, 1941: It...
HEAP can assist families in winter
The Holiday season brings many joys, but it also means that winter is quickly approaching, and with it, colder temperatures.Each year though, many Ohioans...
Reflections: Letter written from China in 1944
Many people who lived in Cardington in the 1940s to 1980 remember Wilbur McAlister. Wilbur came to Cardington in 1938 as a teacher; but...
Preacher’s Point: Living the fool’s life
Sixty-nine verses in the King James Bible include the word “fool.” The most well-known would probably be Psalm 14:1 and Psalm 53:1; both tell...
Reflections: Cardington Postal carrier hangs up her bag
This week, I’m focusing Reflections on a special lady in Cardington.Ruthy Brown, with her postal bag draped over her shoulder, has been a familiar...