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As you likely discovered on the front page of this edition, Jason Redding-Geu is no longer working for the Oakland Independent and Lyons Mirror-Sun.  His departure is met with mixed … more
Who hasn’t wanted to have more time each day?  Unless you are staring at the clock hoping the work or school day would be over soon, you have likely found yourself wishing for a bit more … more
Quietly walking into the Baptist Church in Oakland shortly after services started, a young man sheepishly looked at the floor as he found his way to the back pew.  His attentiveness was obvious, … more
“I’ve got basketball practice and then musical rehearsal tonight.” Surely our home was not the only to hear these words shared at least once over the last couple of … more
Whether the title of this column recalls the soothing voice of Gene Autrey or the unique sound of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, it is likely that you can relate to finding yourself in a familiar … more
    March Madness is a highlight of the year for basketball fans every year.  Watching 68 college teams compete for a chance to be named NCAA Champions can be exciting.  … more
We tend to see what we want to see, and we see what the people that are close to us see. I didn’t realize how blinding perspective can be until I became an EMT with my volunteer department. It … more
    Happy end of March! I wish it was ending as nice as it began but I guess that’s not to be. Last week we served 138 meals and with Tuesday and Wednesday being the most … more
    I have some egg-citing news! Our Spring StoryWalks will start next week! StoryWalks will be held each week during the months of April & May and will be viewable along the … more
        Read: John 19:17-37 (for full context) “ When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one … more
Fall, winter, spring, and summer sports are all enjoyable, but I must admit that I am glad when each is over. Sometimes, it’s just a bit too much. Like a food item in which too much is … more
When Jesus started His public ministry, He was doing amazing miracles and teaching some profound truths, so many people started to follow Him. At times He had crowds over 10,000 listening, and He … more
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