The rejected cornerstone– May 27, 2012

By David Faust Psalm 118   Cook a meal, and minutes later hungry diners will consume the fruit of your labors. Build a stone wall, and others will admire your work a century from now. It’s hard work—and an art—to lay bricks and stones. A stone wall adds character and curb appeal to a property’s landscape. […]

The Lesson and Life — June 3, 2012

By Brent DeWees    “Wrong is always wrong, even if everyone is doing it. Right is always right, even if no one is doing it.” It was a simple post on a friend’s Facebook page. But it has significant meaning. In a world that blurs the boundaries, it’s important to have a reference for what […]

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In the World — May 27, 2012

By Christy Barritt   Wrongful Birth Lawsuit in Favor of Parents An Oregon couple was recently awarded $2.9 million in a “wrongful birth” lawsuit. The Portland couple claimed they would have aborted their Down syndrome baby if doctors had not been “negligent” in their prenatal care. The couple argued that they continued their pregnancy based on […]

Once upon a prison

By Dr. Charlie W. Starr    The surprise hit of the 2011-12 television season was Sunday night’s Once Upon a Time. It is literally half fantasy and half realistic mystery because it takes place in two worlds: a fantasyland where all our favorite storybook characters live and a town in Maine where those characters have […]

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Pictures in My Heart

By Bob Stacy   How thankful I am for the memories of people who have touched my life. To forget them would leave a deep, dark chasm in my story. I would be poorer because of it. Through the 78 years God has given me, thousands upon thousands of people have left their imprint upon […]