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Reflections for the new year

Have you ever pondered all that has happened in the course of one year? I often do, especially as a new year is about to begin. As 2018 comes to a close, I look back at both its joys and challenges. Things like being sick with influenza, finishing my thesis and successfully defending it come readily to mind. Heartaches like the death of loved ones and the sickness of others bring tears. Joyful graduation celebrations and special time with friends and family bring smiles. Work completed and tasks accomplished produce gratitude to God for strength and guidance given in me. Thinking back ...

Remember the reason for this holiday season

As families prepare for Christmas, colorful lights twinkle in night’s darkness while plastic Santa Claus figures, waving snowmen and an occasional nativity scene sit on lawns. Gifts will be wrapped in colorful paper and placed under lighted trees decorated with ornaments which sparkle amongst the lights. At family get-togethers, cameras will capture people smiling as they open their gifts, while photos of others who enjoy rather rambunctious Christmas parties will be snapped participating in worldly foolishness. Unfortunately, a day which is supposed to celebrate the miraculous ...

Parliament of religions gives new perspective on Christmas

My routine requires leaving the house very early. During these winter months, only the clock tells me it’s morning; otherwise, I’m truly in the dark. There’s a small stoop before three steps into the garage where I stand to reach for the garage light. After closing the door to the house and while feeling for the light switch on the wall, there is a second where I have a chill of real insecurity. I’m alone in the dark, and I mentally shudder in a shake of fright in that second before I trust the light will come on for me. It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve gone through ...

The crimson power of the Lord

Several months ago, a dear friend’s husband was experiencing growing fatigue, along with bouts of breathing difficulties. After being put through various tests it was discovered that he was losing blood. Thanking the Lord, his situation was surgically corrected. This is a situation that, if not promptly addressed, could result in death. As one thinks about this medical condition, one must realize that life is in the blood, both physically and spiritually. Physically our blood, the liquid of life, makes up approximately 7 percent of our human body weight, contains red and white blood ...

Religion calendar

Saturday - “Good Samaritan Free Meal and Clothing Giveaway,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., third Saturday of every month, at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 Seventh St., Marietta. Sunday - Our Lady of Mercy Church sausage and pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Nov. 18, at the church, 5001 Lowell Hill Road, Lowell; adults, $7; under 12, $3. - Good News from Christ, radio program, 10 a.m. every Sunday on WMOA, 101.3 FM and 1490 AM, and on the church website: www.christumcmarietta.org. Monday - H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Endure) — H.O.P.E. is a support group for those ...