Newton Citizen

Local gospel choir welcomes nationally known Louisiana pastor

May 17, 2013

What began as one small concert performed for friends and family of three churches in Newton County has transformed into a significant gospel music performance group.

Locals make cameo in faith-based film

A movie could actually be made about their lives, but for now Brad and Renee Rutledge of Covington are just happy having cameos in a new film that will open April 19 in theaters across the U.S., including at Carmike's Crossroads 16 Theater in Conyers.

MATT COOK: Don't use God as an excuse for selfish, poor choices

In February, I read about an unfortunate situation that occurred in Arizona.

JOHN PEARRELL: Follow Jesus' example by accepting everyone into your church

"Dishonest tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus' sermons; but this caused complaints from the Jewish religious leaders and the experts on Jewish law because he was associating with such despicable people -- even eating with them!" (Luke 15:1 2, The Living Bible).

JAMES BEHRENS: Our lives change, but God in His love remains constant

Recently we had our annual retreat, and we enjoyed it.

Minnesota native serves first pastorate at Newton's Bethany Presbyterian

As a young man of 18 on a mission trip in Egypt and Israel, Daniel Commerford said he felt God had placed a call on his life to go into the ministry.

JOE LAGUARDIA: Christianity implores us to fight for social justice

This April marks the 50th anniversary of one of the best treatises written during the Civil Rights movement: Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter from the Birmingham jail.

TONY ELDER: Following Jesus may not be the popular pathway, but it's the best one

Last weekend I made it a point to steer clear of downtown Atlanta.

ORRIN MORRIS: Thorny hawthorn blooms through May

I am departing from featuring my pretty wildflowers so that I can include flowering shrubs and trees.

JOHN PEARRELL: It's OK to doubt the Bible on your journey to Christ

It's OK to doubt the Bible on your journey to Jesus Christ. Doubts are interesting things.

ORRIN MORRIS: Climbing milkvine a special treat for butterflies, dragonflies

In the book of Deuteronomy, the Hebrew people were given a very interesting instruction about harvesting their grapes.

TONY ELDER: Bible promises us new, transformed bodies when our earthly forms finally quit

Bible promises transformation when earthly form quits.

Victorious Life Church presents 'Messiah' drama

Walking into Victorious Life Church this week feels like stepping into the world where Jesus walked more than 2,000 years ago.

JOHN PEARRELL: The Resurrection of Christ turned doubters into believers

Easter is just around the corner. People who don't normally go to church will be in church on Easter Sunday -- I think that is great.

ORRIN MORRIS: Sweet white violet is named after its pleasant fragrance

Sweet white violet is named after its pleasant fragrance. When we examine the characteristics of a person committed to follow the commandment Jesus repeated several times to "love your neighbor as yourself," we become aware of a very important contrast to the norms of our society.

JAMES BEHRENS: No need to wait for God, He's already here

No need to wait for God -- He's already here. I have taken a lot of photographs over the years.

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