The Fright before Publishing

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 29, 2011 11:35 am

Twas an hour before publishing, and all through the house All the creatures were stirring, maybe even a mouse. The Veggie Tales playing in the player so dear, In hopes that the Sand Man soon might appear.

Pastor's Blog - HOPE IN OLD STUMPS

PASTOR LANETTE S. VAN
July 29, 2011 11:02 am

  The country will look like pine and oak forest  with every tree cut down— Every tree a stump, a huge field of stumps.

Country life: from turtles to tighty whities

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 26, 2011 12:00 pm

The other day, Dean and I were discussing country life.   Yes, it still fascinates us.  While driving to town the other day, Dean suddenly hit the brakes and said,  "Did you see that?" I of course was looking for something van sized.

Getting to the bottom of the debt ceiling debate

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2011 9:25 pm

     Now that President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner have shared their views on the debt ceiling "crisis," it's time for you to hear from another person to blame for the mess: Me.

Reader supporting Ron Paul

WM. LUKE PRIEST
July 25, 2011 8:35 am

Recently there has been much discussion by social conservatives surrounding Presidential Candidate Congressman Ron Paul.  Many say he is too weak on social issues because he wants to repeal many federal prohibitions on drugs, and because he is not in favor of Constitutional amendments for abortion, traditional marriage, etc.

DURING THE STORM, AFTER THE STORM -- GOD IS WITH US

PASTOR LANETTE S. VAN
July 22, 2011 8:51 am

    Mark 4:35-41 Romans 8:18-28 It was like no other storm many of us had ever experienced, even those of us who have been through tornados.

Another way to be alerted to severe weather

VINTON TODAY
July 18, 2011 10:47 am

  Normally we don't give a plug for services that cost you money. However, in light of last week's storm, I (Valerie) thought this would be worth mentioning.

The storm and other lessons on the unfairness of life

VINTON TODAY
July 17, 2011 5:34 pm

       It's common, during storms and other disasters, for people to utter phrases that basically say, "Life is not fair.

I see trees of green...what a wonderful world...

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 15, 2011 1:10 pm

This week has given me all sorts of thoughts and feelings.  For the most part, this "job" has had such an "un-job-ish" feeling to it, that I forget people actually care what we put on here.

Pastor's Blog - WEREWOLF SLAVES

PASTOR LANETTE S. VAN
July 15, 2011 12:38 pm

  FREEDOM THROUGH CHRIST, Part 1 Matthew 11:28-30 Romans 7:15-25a   Do you ever have days when you feel like a werewolf?   Yes, I said werewolf – that creature of folk lore and popular books, movies, and even television programs.