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COLUMN: Millions of lives saved because of one man

Dr. Henry J. Heimlich died in December 2016. He lived until age 96. The thoracic surgeon will always be remembered for the anti-choking technique that ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, April 6, 2025 7:30 am

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COLUMN: ‘Jesus’ is appearing on the big screen near you

Twenty years after the movie “The Passion of the Christ” and ten years after the movie “Son of God,” “Jesus” is appearing on the big ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, March 30, 2025 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Your treasure may be closer than you think

In November 1992, a tenant farmer named Peter Whatling, from the town of Hoxne, England, lost his hammer in his field. So he called his ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, March 23, 2025 7:30 am

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COLUMN: ‘The Sound of Music’ teaches Biblical principles

This month marks the 60th Anniversary of the premiere of “The Sound of Music.” I can’t count how many times I watched the movie. I find ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, March 16, 2025 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Lent is a time for spiritual spring cleaning

The season of Lent began this week. Though I’ve never attended a church that observes Lent, I’ve been doing some soul-searching and researching about the ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, March 9, 2025 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Cross of Christ a bridge to peace

There’s a story told about two brothers who lived on adjoining farms. One day the brothers had a falling out after 40 years of farming ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, March 2, 2025 7:30 am

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COLUMN: God uses cracked pots in spite of their flaws

A parable can teach a life lesson through a memorable story. I once heard a parable about a water bearer in China. The woman carried ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, February 23, 2025 7:30 am

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COLUMN: The one thing President Reagan never forgot

My love of history turned me into a collector of books about historical events and people whose lives changed the world. Years ago, one of ... Read more

by Jan White, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Sunday School teacher asks, “Where is your heart?”

Someone once told me a humorous story about a Sunday School teacher and a little boy in her class. It seems she was teaching children ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, February 9, 2025 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Presidential pardons in the news

Every time we pick up a paper or turn on a newscast in recent weeks, there have been some news stories about pardons. One headline ... Read more