In Matthew 4:21-22 we learn that Zebedee was “net mender.” Here is what it says: “Going on from there He (Jesus) saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his … 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

In the good ole summertime, our minds turn to picnics, barbecues, swimming pools, air conditioning and vacations. While you are having “fun in the sun” take time to smell the roses, look … more

I have a very dear friend that, over the years, has become my Spiritual Director. In her early life she was a Sister in an order in France and was trained as a midwife. She had to leave the order to … more

Let us praise those fathers who have striven to balance the demands of work, marriage and children with an honest awareness of both joy and sacrifice. Let us praise those fathers who, lacking a … more

The tallest building in the world is currently the Burj Khalif in Dubai. It is 2,717’ high. That is over one half mile up! By comparison, the Empire State Building in New York City is … more

Dear Beloved, Recently, I read a quote by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy that disagreed with the phrase ‘Time heals all wounds.’ Her point was that when we are wounded, we don’t … 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

In the blink of an eye, we can find ourselves with failing health, few resources or crushed hopes and dreams, especially in today’s world with all of its turmoil. As long as we look to … more

Beloved Community, Billy Joel, the pop singer, had a hit in the 1980s called ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’. In the lyrics he names many of the current events of trauma that were … more