“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” Proverbs 13:20 Recently, my family and I were on a trip for my grandson’s first birthday. While we were there, we thought we would visit a church close to his home for a Sunday morning gathering. The pastor was preaching […]
Random Acts of Kindness
May 1, 2017 by
This guest column was written by Bob Goyer, Community Relations Director of Kingston Residence of Marion Think about the last time someone did a random act of kindness for you. It probably put a smile on your face. While we may be busy in our daily lives, there’s a very deserving group who would appreciate […]
The State Budget: Being Responsible Stewards of Taxpayer Dollars
April 24, 2017 by
As we put tax day behind us, discussions are intensifying about how the state will be spending your money over the next two years. House Bill 49, which sets the budget for the next two fiscal years, is currently under consideration in the House and will move on to the Senate in early May. Anyone […]
Right-to-Work: It’s high time, Ohio
March 15, 2017 by
On February 6th, Missouri’s Governor signed right-to-work legislation into law, making Missouri the 28th state to wake up to the fact that freedom of choice for workers is a major boon for their citizens, businesses, and economies. The Midwest is now swelling with right-to-work states. Both Indiana and Michigan became right-to-work states in 2012. West […]
Prayer Makes a Difference
March 8, 2017 by
This guest column was written by Bob Goyer, Community Relations Director of Kingston Residence of Marion Prayer is something that most of us do at some point in our lives. I have never conducted a study on how many people pray, but my guess is that it is a very high percentage. Even if a […]
Should I tithe off my income tax return?
February 3, 2017 by
A friend of mine asked me if they should tithe off of their income tax return the other day. It’s a question I usually hear every year so here’s my quick thoughts in case you wondering…. If you tithe off of your “take home” salary, then yes. This is finances coming back to you that […]
Worry
January 25, 2017 by
This guest column was written by Bob Goyer, Community Relations Director of Kingston Residence of Marion What are you worried about? Everyone worries about something at one time or another in their life. Some people seem to worry about everything all the time. They never have any peace or rest from the worry or anxiety. […]
Disrespectful Leaders
January 13, 2017 by
A friend of mine put on Facebook…. “Where do ” leaders” in the church find it in the Bible to be disrespectful to anyone? I am tired of supposed “leaders” posting disrespectful videos, memes, etc. We are to love everyone and pray for our leaders whether you like them or not! Please stop! You are […]
Pastor Tom: Control Freak
January 6, 2017 by
One thing you need to know about me is one of my spiritual gifts is administration. Whenever I am in a discussion with a decision to be made, I find I am not thinking about the repercussions of the difference choices. I am thinking of the repercussions of the repercussions of the repercussions of the […]
Memory Lane
January 4, 2017 by
This guest column was written by Bob Goyer, Community Relations Director of Kingston Residence of Marion Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past. Ask your father and he will tell you, your elders and they will explain to you. Deuteronomy 32:7 I have been going down memory lane recently. For most of […]
