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On April 28, 1999, a mere eight days after the Columbine shooting, shock rocker Marilyn Manson was scheduled to perform in Iowa City.
Manson’s music was prominent in the lives of Columbine …
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By Tim Richards | Concord Church
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4/23/26
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4/23/26
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Dear friends,
I want to share with you some thoughts about love and marriage. What got me thinking is Frank Sinatra’s hit record “Love and Marriage” (1955).
What I want to share with …
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By Ronald Ramson | St. Mary's of the Barrens
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4/23/26
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Many Christians today are discouraged by what they see happening to the church. As they witness society unraveling, they conclude Christianity is in rapid decline. While the Christian community has …
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By Tim Richards | Concord Church
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4/16/26
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On a recent Sunday, we read from the Gospel according to St. John, chapter 20. Who among you cannot forget how Jesus invited Thomas — who had refused to believe that Jesus was truly raised from the …
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Paul Winningham | Retired Pastor
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4/16/26
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My wife and I just returned from a cruise where we met three restaurant workers who became our friends: Leslie, Leeroy, and Esther. We discovered each was a committed Christian. As we became better …
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Tim Richards | Concord Church
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4/9/26
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Imagine having to stand and watch every sin you’ve ever committed replayed for all the world to see—your secret addictions, your selfish motives, your angry outbursts, your critical attitudes, …
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Dr. John Chamness | Family Worship Center
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4/9/26
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Thirty years ago, Pat Barnes wrote a wonderful story for *Guideposts* magazine. Her experience still makes a powerful point and reminds us of the true meaning of Easter. She described walking out of …
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4/2/26
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I miss New York City at Easter. I miss seeing the “Easter Parade” of people on Fifth Avenue. The police cut off the traffic, and people walk up and down the street showing off their Easter …
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4/2/26
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Easter is quickly approaching, and between the chocolate bunnies and colorful egg hunts, it may have snuck up on you. It’s funny how we spend so much time and effort on gifts for Christmas, leaving …
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4/2/26
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An interfaith initiative bringing together people of different religious backgrounds is gaining momentum across the United States, as faith leaders look for ways to ease growing social and political …
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3/26/26
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I remember watching an old commercial so often that I could repeat the company’s slogan. It was catchy and drove home their message that they were America’s go-to company for painting questions. …
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3/26/26
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There’s something both inspiring and unsettling about the story of Samson.
On one hand, he was clearly chosen by God. Before he was even born, God had a purpose for his life. He was set apart, …
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3/26/26
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My wife and I sometimes watch the television show “The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd.” It features fascinating stories from the past. I love history and am always looking for interesting stories …
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By Tim Richards, Concord Church
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3/19/26
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Today, March 19, the church remembers and gives thanks to God for Joseph, the adoptive father of Jesus. Not much information is given about Joseph in the Scriptures, but nevertheless, what is shared …
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By Joseph Schlie, Immanuel Lutheran
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3/19/26
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Many Americans are currently thinking about peace — or, more accurately, the lack of world peace. As I write these words, bombs are falling in Iran and Israel. Current political debate centers on …
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By Tim Richards
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3/12/26
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A statement announcing that “You are blessed” may evoke a variety of reactions. It may evoke joy from some, nonchalance from others, or even annoyance. Some may find themselves rolling their eyes …
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By Chris Seah
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3/12/26
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While many believe ice cream cones were invented at the Saint Louis World’s Fair in 1904, that is unlikely. According to Wikipedia, an 1807 illustration shows a girl from Paris eating something …
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By Tim Richards, Concord Church
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3/5/26
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Dear friends,
What has helped me understand Lent better in recent years are two things:
First, the analogy of Lent as a school year ... an orientation followed by one semester. This …
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By Father Ron Ramson, St. Mary's of the Barrens
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3/5/26
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While I am rarely on Facebook, today I want to pass along something a friend, Kathy, posted on Jan. 30. She shared a recent answer to prayer in her encouraging post.
Kathy wrote that the surgery …
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By Tim Richards, Concord Church
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2/26/26
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2/26/26
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Dear Friends,
Do you remember the song by Mac Davis, “It’s Hard to Be Humble … when you’re perfect in every way”? Does that look like humility to you? Davis goes on to sing, “To know …
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By Ronald Ramson, St. Mary's of the Barrens
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2/26/26
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BUDDHIST MONKS COMPLETE PEACE WALK IN NATION’S CAPITAL
A group of 19 Theravada Buddhist monks and a rescue dog named Aloka completed a 2,300-mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas, to …
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2/19/26
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Carrey Dewey died at just 46, when this wife and mother of three lost her nearly four-year battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig’s disease) on May 17, 2018. It slowly robbed her of the ability to walk, …
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By Tim Richards, Concord Church
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2/19/26
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“I’m getting’ old!” That is a statement I have heard myself saying several times recently. A few days ago I shared with a number of people in our community and county that while I’m getting …
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By Dr. John Chamness, Family Worship Center
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2/19/26
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