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

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

Despite the winter storm that walloped our area on April 18-19 of this year, spring is finally making a comeback. The grass has gotten green, the leaves are budding out, the birds have all returned … more

Fall began last week. What a wonderful time of year. Kids are back to school, cool crisp air, football and soccer games, the leaves are beginning to change.   What a wonderful time of the year. … more

Potholes - not many of them around here are there? All kidding aside they are everywhere and they come in all shapes and sizes! I looked on the internet to see what I could find about potholes and it … more