Month: December 2019

Larry Wittmer gave the Communion Meditation, “Traveling with Gratitude.” When we travel, many children and even adults start bickering, get crabby and are impatient. An attitude of gratitude doesn’t come easy. The Israelites grumbled all…

People living in addiction are experts at enabling other people to enable them. Their expertise is part of a survival strategy for the addicted individual and the addiction itself. The fact that the person in…

PARIS (AP) — France is threatening a “strong European riposte” if the Trump administration follows through on a proposal to hit French cheese, Champagne, handbags and other products with tariffs – of up to 100%.…

Louisville moved to No. 1 and Michigan had a historic climb to No. 4 in another wild week in The Associated Press Top 25. Expect more changes next week. On Tuesday, the Wolverines play on…

ORLANDO, Fla. — Forget the craft beer craze. Space beer is the new frontier. At least it is for Budweiser and parent company Anheuser-Busch, which has been sending barley seeds to the International Space Station…

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Seven small earthquakes have rattled Kansas since Saturday, with all but one of them clustered near Wichita. The Kansas Geological Survey reports that six of the tremblers were centered in southwest…

The Christmas season hits high gear this week with activities in store for folks of all ages. Santa Claus will make several appearances in Allen County, including his first arrival at his temporary quarters at…

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — About half of Zimbabwe’s population faces severe hunger amid a devastating drought and economic collapse, the United Nations said Tuesday, noting a “vicious cycle of skyrocketing malnutrition that’s hitting women and…

When it comes to music, there’s something special about using only your voice, Jeff Smith contends. In a more traditional setting, with instruments such as a piano, guitar or drums, a vocalist can relax at…

Dear Carolyn: I have a petty problem stemming from a much larger relationship issue. I’m getting married, and I’ve not bought a dress because the thought of doing so terrifies me. I’d love to buy…