First person: Why I’m not a fan of longer sermons
December 7, 2025
Okay, I admit my subjectivity here. And, I realize some (if not many) readers will disagree with me.
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First person: Christmas peace for the single parent
December 5, 2025
As a single dad, I spent many Christmas Eves alone. While I wrapped presents for my son, I sometimes wondered what he might be doing.
First person: 15 ‘surprising’ goals to set for 2026
December 4, 2025
You might be already thinking about goals for the upcoming new year even though we’re a few weeks away from 2026, and I assume that some of those goals are related to your spiritual walk.
First person: ‘I ran!’
December 1, 2025
Perhaps we spend a lifetime exploring our heritage, figuring out where we came from and where we belong.
First person: 4 reasons why we should trust God supremely
November 30, 2025
Ultimately, who we choose to trust will determine both the course and quality of our lives.
First person: 100 things you can thank God for
November 27, 2025
When we pause to take inventory of our blessings, our “thankful list” can go on and on, also. Despite life’s disasters, we can always find something for which to be thankful.
First person: When we gather together
November 26, 2025
Perhaps it’s intentional that we end each year with special celebrations. We get together with family and friends.
First person: ‘Senior Saints’ and what sainthood is about
November 21, 2025
Every year in Mount Vernon, Illinois, new “Senior Saints” are nominated. I am delighted that our community honors their service and citizenship. I’m also for
First person: Yes, thankfulness leads to generosity
November 20, 2025
“This familiar season of gratitude also exposes the nagging, internal struggle that wreaks havoc in the typical American heart. Though we want to grow in thankfulness, enticements toward greed often overcome us,” noted pastor Adam Dooley.
Your Voice: 6 facts about giving thanks
November 16, 2025
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