News From Terre Haute, Indiana Religion

THE JOY LADY: It’s not too late to send God a Valentine this year

2012-02-11T05:00:01-05:00

I just finished up doing a little surfing on some Valentine’s Day sites. After the necessary censoring for language and questionable love hints, I have gathered a few Valentine hints that might make your upcoming Valentine’s Day easier.

Paris church launches Bible-reading campaign

2012-02-11T05:00:00-05:00

The Bible is the best-selling book in history, but how many people in our communities are actually reading it? A Gallup survey reports the average American household has four Bibles. However, research by Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life (2008) found that only 16 percent of Americans read the Bible every day.

CHURCH BRIEFS: Feb. 11, 2012

2012-02-11T05:00:00-05:00

THE JOY LADY: Doug and I made one promise — to love each other

2012-02-04T05:00:00-05:00

The first time I met my then future husband, he was no catch. Trust me. It was my first semester in college — August 1970.

CHURCH BRIEFS: Feb. 4, 2012

2012-02-04T05:00:00-05:00

THE JOY LADY: Spurred on to husk out the good works left to do

2012-01-21T05:00:00-05:00

I’ve got this thing. It was passed down to me inside a tin box that once belonged to my grandfather’s aunt. The thing is about 6-inches-long and 2-inches-wide.

Maryland Community Church develops app

2012-01-21T05:00:00-05:00

People can experience a church activity without physically being there. A smart phone helps make that connection for a Terre Haute church.

Church briefs: Jan. 21, 2012

2012-01-21T05:00:00-05:00

BOOKS: Wabash Valley author to sign books at Java Haute on Saturday

2012-01-19T05:00:00-05:00

Brazil resident Marjorie E. Hopkins will sign copies of her Christian Life book, “Dying to Meet Him: Wit and Wisdom from a Funeral Director’s Wife” from 1-3 p.m. Saturday in Java Haute, at 3805 Wabash Ave.

THE JOY LADY: Be VERY careful with all the words you say

2012-01-14T05:00:01-05:00

Our language is peculiar, isn’t it?