The tallest building in the world is currently the Burj Khalif in Dubai. It is 2,717’ high. That is over one half mile up! By comparison, the Empire State Building in New York City is … more

Dear Beloved Community, One Easter morning, I had led a sunrise service at the Downsville covered bridge. The hearty group of folks gathered to celebrate a new dawn, a new life in Jesus, our … more

There are seven Jewish festivals or feasts outlined in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus chapter 23. The Feast of Weeks occurred 50 days after the First-fruits festival and celebrated the … more

In the Bible, the Greek word translated as “church” means an assembly or gathering of people who believe in the good news about Christ Jesus. They have been shown God’s purpose and … more

Recently, I was sent an article written by Stan Mitchell regarding the war that has broken out in Israel. He made the observation that humans ‘are animals…in the strictest, … more

Most of us have lost someone in our lifetime - a parent, a sibling, a child, a spouse, or a loving friend. Grief is expressed in many ways. We sometimes feel shock, there is a feeling of loss that … more

I have a small sunroom in the back of my house where I often sit and watch the birds at the feeder. I watch them as they quibble and fight over the seeds in the feeder, some birds chasing other birds … more

Each time I write this article for The Reporter , I am excited and happy to share the good news for Walton people. On this coming Sunday, Aug. 7, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., United Presbyterian, First … more

“Super Bowl 2023” may start at 6:30 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday, but we have another event, “Soup Bowls,” beginning 12:30 p.m. that very same day.   Presented by the … more

We will celebrate Thanksgiving Day on November 23. For many Americans, it marks the beginning of what is called “the Holiday Season.” On the day after Thanksgiving, many souls will be … more

In his book “A Tale of Two Cities,” Charles Dickens opens with the line: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of … more

Do we practice meditation? Is it easy or is it hard? The definition of meditation is a combination of reviewing, reflecting, thinking, analyzing, feeling and even enjoying. It is a physical, … more