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A Teaching Moment

Rev. Scott ProutyFirst Presbyterian Church When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on… Login to continue reading Login…

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Working out in God’s gym

Gyms can be wonderful mechanisms employed for fun and good health. We can get caught up in which is the best gym to join and what type of equipment they offer. The best is often expensive. Unfortunately, we get what we pay for. People visit gyms for many reasons – to get healthy, stress reliever, learn from a pro, nice body, muscle building, weight loss or mental health.

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A message for the class of 2023

It’s graduation season, which probably brings a mixture of emotions to both graduates and their families alike. As we watch children from our communities cross a stage to receive the diplomas they’ve worked so hard to attain, the turning of tassels from one side of their caps to the other is symbolic of the moment as they leave childhood behind and enter adulthood. At such a momentous occasion in their lives, it’s natural that we may find our hearts filled with pride and joy at their accomplishments, while our heads are swimming with worries. I think this is especially true for people in rural areas. In many cases, we have all come to know these kids in a way that children who grow up in larger cities rarely experience. We feel a sense of pride in “our kids” from “our town.” We also may feel some anxiety as they prepare to leave us.

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