Older Generations

By: Macy Froetschner Christian media today is bombarded with images of a sanctuary filled with young people. From talks of seeking a revival among Generation Z to changing the way we worship; older generations are easy to overlook. While it …

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“Avatar: The Way of Water” Movie Review 

by Noah & Nadia Hartwig Earlier this year, when we were home on break, Nadia’s grandpa took some of her siblings and us to see the movie “Avatar: The Way of Water.” Having recently watched the first movie, we were …

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Raised for Life

By: Macy Froetschner “Keep your elbows off the table, Mable.” “Treat others how you want to be treated.” “Ask questions.” “Don’t spend life judging others.” “Never take stress out on family.” “Familial fellowship is more important than fleeting friendships.” “Serve …

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What’s A Christian To Do?

Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life 2023 is off to a good start! From local and national marches to our own life-affirming events – Frontline Call, Life Week 2023, and Y4Life in Washington, D.C. to name just a few – January …

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Selfless Motherhood

By Olivia Goodroad I recently listened to an interview with Julie Andrews, the actress and singer most commonly known for her roles in The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins, and in the interview, she discussed how she got the …

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Building Relationships with Area Pregnancy Centers

By Hallie Barteau Pregnancy resource centers provide a variety of services to women experiencing difficult or unexpected pregnancies. The nature of services offered by these centers differs from one organization to the next as each focuses their efforts in a …

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Toxic Femininity

By Macy Froetschner In today’s culture, toxic masculinity is a popular phrase. Masculine qualities such as a desire to protect and provide are viewed as attributes of an oppressive patriarchy meant to entrap women. The average feminist claims to empower …

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“Trust God and Choose Life”

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” (Psalm 139:14) I firmly believe that while the Christmas season is certainly wonderful, VBS is the most wonderful time of …

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Married In College?

By Nadia Beadle Several years ago, an elderly couple at my church celebrated sixty years of marriage together. She packed him a sack lunch to take to work everyday, and he always held the door for her. My little brothers …

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A Drive Home

by Michelle Bauman I drove home from Branson yesterday. It’s usually a long trip, but yesterday’s route was much longer than usual. Though I don’t know whether it was road construction or accidents that caused my GPS to lead me …

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