God’s plan coming together

“I love it when a plan comes together.” This is a quote from one of my favorite childhood television shows. Even today, when a plan of mine “comes together,” I will say this phrase. However, most of us know our careful plans rarely go off without a hitch.

Is God with us or within us?

The Gospel of John starts out: 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

God’s light breaks the darkness

“the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” Matthew 4:16 I spend quite a bit of time on the road. I have a love/ hate relationship with driving this time of year.

MY THANKS

Thank you Secret Santa for the gift card to Country Market. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God Bless, Joann Schweitzer

From whence came the candy cane?

The original candy cane was made 350 years ago. In the course of time the candy cane has become a symbol and tradition during the Christmas holiday, used as a decoration for Christmas trees. The first candy cane was not made in the shape of a cane.

THANK YOU

American Legion Auxiliary: Thank you for the gift certificate for recognition of my veteran’s service in the Navy. Val Schweitzer

THANK YOU

Thank you to the “Secret Santa” for the Country Market gift certificate. Happy New Year to everyone. Clara Ann Herman

OUR THANKS

The Christmas ornament from the Dewey County 4-H delivered by our great-grandson, Vern, is beautiful. Thank you very much. Val and Sheila Schweitzer

Stray Thoughts: The debt of the frost

Barely one week had passed since the time that I last Felt the warmth on my face as I sat in this place And watched birds dip and play in their full water tray Soaking up all the last rays of sun Then from where they had been the clouds all snuck in Turning skies light to dark in my small backyard...

Little Pasture on the Prairie

For Thanksgiving this year, my good friend and her daughter traveled across the state in their trusty minivan to feast with us. It was one of the most enjoyable celebrations I can remember attending, let alone hosting.