Opinions

Body Fathers and families The late great Paul Harvey enjoyed pointing out the obvious on his daily radio broadcasts. For instance he once reported there was one day of the year when most of the long-distance phone calls were made—Mother’s Day.

Body Forgetfulness and Dementia Where did I put my keys! As we age, forgetfulness becomes an increasing concern for everyone. However, most of the time it is normal and nothing to be afraid of.

Body America, I write this with a heart heavy with anger, sadness, and frustration. Our nation, once a beacon of hope and integrity, now finds itself caught in a cycle of political deceit and moral decay.

Body Thoughts on leaving home As Daniel Boone’s mother told her young son, “A boy will remain a boy until it becomes necessary for him to become a man.” As you soon leave home an avalanche of challenges and decisions will lie before you. Your character will be tested.

Body Feeling Lonely? Loneliness and isolation are a social problem plaguing many individuals but especially our older population, but there is good news. There are things we can do to help! We are still experiencing the effects of the pandemic.

Body “I feel forgotten” is a frequent statement I’ve heard spoken by many older senior citizens. Most of us have memories of our grandparents that put a smile on our face.

Body As the sun peeks over the horizon, a familiar sound disrupts the silence of dawn. It’s the digital alarm, an unrelenting reminder that it’s time to face another day. Eyes bleary, we reach for the screen that has become our constant companion. Good morning, world.

Body Thoughts on Memorial Day Our country’s greatest generation—the fighting men and home front heroes who won World War II—are leaving us rapidly. Once a fighting force of 16.4 million, less than one half of one percent of the veterans of that war still survive.

Body As we put a bow on the 2023/24 high school sports season, it has been a whirlwind of emotions, filled with both triumphs and disappointments. This past week, I had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the resilience and talent of our local athletes.

Body An ode to farmers Spring in Nebraska brings the sight and sounds of tractors in the fields and the smell of freshly tilled earth. The truly oldest profession is farming! Right away in Genesis 2:15, God puts Adam in the garden to “work it and take care of it.