The Bible Says . . .

Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Journal Rewind

Ten years agoDecember 17, 2014Garrett Sonderup and Gage Horacek were named to Class D-1 All-State football team by Nebraska Prep Zone.

Purposeful Giving

As a child, I spent hours each December poring over the pages of the Montgomery Ward Christmas catalog. My imagination ran wild as I read the descriptions and studied the pictures. And though I knew I would get very few (if any) of the items advertised, I had fun looking.

Plastic surgery: Transforming lives inside and out

When many people hear the term plastic surgery images of Hollywood stars trying to fight back the effects of aging come to mind. It is easy to assume that plastic surgeons just deal in vanity. However, that would minimize everything that these talented surgeons accomplish with their scalpels.

A new look at ‘The Night Before Christmas’

A reader recently shared a new take on an old favorite. Michael Peck wrote a new version of “The Night Before Christmas.”We are reprinting his piece with permission.

Club News Briefs

Piecin’ Pals Quilt GuildMembers of the Piecin’ Pals Quilt Guild gathered on the evening of December 2, 2024 at 6PM for their year end meeting and Christmas Party. Those gathered brought snack foods and drinks to sustain us for the evening.

Fischer Announces University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s University Singers to Perform at the 60th Presidential Inauguration

LINCOLN – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, announced today that the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s University Singers will perform during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025.

Defining ‘Good’

“You better watch out…I’m telling you why—Santa Claus is coming to town. He knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!”After hearing that song on the radio numerous times, one concerned kid penned this note. “Dear Santa, Please define ‘good’.”Good. Exactly what DOES that mean?

The Bible Says . . .

And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

Nancy’s Cookbook

Chocolate Crackle “Crack”1 cup butter 1 cup dark brown sugar Saltine crackers 12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate 12 oz. bag Bits of Brickle Toffee Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet that has an edge with foil, wrapping foil up and around the edge.