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.

TONY ELDER: Evidence of the Resurrection lives as love in our hearts

"It just can't be.". "What can't be?". "Well, you can't be. You're gone."

ORRIN MORRIS: Ancient magnolia genus has over 100 evergreen, deciduous trees growing in Himalayas

This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It is the celebration of Jesus' royal entry into Jerusalem riding on a colt. People gathered along the roadway and the streets waving palm branches and proclaiming Him as the one to re-establish the reign of King David.

Honey Creek Baptist to honor historic church with monument, pavilion

The old church had seen its share of sinners saved by grace, but age, deterioration, termites and the tree that fell on it in December took their toll, causing the historic Honey Creek Baptist sanctuary to be torn down last month.

JOHN PEARRELL: The Bible is more than a book

Apparently one of the most popular shows on television these days is History Channel's "The Bible," the first of this series attracting some 27 million viewers, and over the weeks the numbers have remained high.

TONY ELDER: Jesus suffered, died on the cross out of love for us

Some stories always touch our hearts no matter how often we hear them. For example, can anybody watch the movie "Old Yeller" without being moved by it?

JAMES BEHRENS: Only God can soften our need for vengeance

A friend of mine practiced law. I used to enjoy chatting with him and his wife after Mass on Sunday mornings.

JOE LAGUARDIA: Be more than a fair-weather friend to Jesus

This weekend many churches will observe Palm Sunday and sing the classic hymn, "Glory, Laud, and Honor," penned by Theodulf of Orleans. It is a high-church, soaring hymn that lifts hearts heavenward and voices aloft.

ORRIN MORRIS: Drought tolerant periwinkle is difficult to contain

The Psalmist spoke of the shelter God provides when he wrote, "He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust" (Psalm 91:4).

JAMES BEHRENS: Meaning of life can be found in acceptance, forgiveness of others

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord (Isaiah 55:8).

JOHN KIERAN: St. Patrick's Day honors 'father' of Christianity in Ireland

Sunday, the world will celebrate St. Patrick's Day. People in cities and towns all over the globe will revel in green.

TONY ELDER: It's wise, not weak, to seek help from God

Recently, I was out and about with two of my grandsons when we stopped for lunch at a fast food restaurant.

Redeeming Love Church presents Christian drama, 'Final Flight'

As a child, Presephoni Fuller witnessed her mother suffer through a series of abusive relationships with men. At age 12, Fuller lost her mother to suicide.

JOHN PEARRELL: God serves as our moral compass

Last week in my column I introduced you to Linda and Bob (not their real names).

TONY ELDER: Be grateful to God for the path He's chosen for you

Talk about a rude awakening. I guess you heard about the poor guy in Florida who was asleep in bed when a sinkhole opened up, swallowing him, his bed and practically the whole room.

JOHN PEARRELL: Many reject God because they believe He shouldn't be allowed to proclaim right from wrong

My last few columns have attempted to deal with the age-old problem of suffering, pain and evil in this world.

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