When God laid out His vision for us, He didn’t tell us just to be nice to each other. He told us to be a family with each other. He said even the people we don’t like are brothers and …
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Pastor Toni Meyer
United Methodist Churches
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3/2/23
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Curt Hineline
Editor
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3/2/23
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I know everyone at some point in their lives has been to a point where everything seems to be piling on you at the same time.
I am at one of those points at the moment, and the irony is not lost …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/23/23
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Anyone interested in a fun thing to do for Decatur? I have been thinking it over for the past few months and I decided it was time to “hang it up.” My hopes are …
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By Debbie Krutilek
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2/23/23
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We are born into a world of comparisons. Do you prefer the ocean or the mountains, chocolate or vanilla, tea or coffee, mild or spicy?
God doesn’t compare what …
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Pastor Toni Meyer
United Methodist Church
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2/23/23
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Some lessons are learned the hard way.
In 2007, when Enterprise Publishing, now Enterprise Media Group, bought the Oakland Independent and Lyons Mirror-Sun Newspapers, our staff cleaned house …
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Curt Hineline
Editor
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2/18/23
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I have always agreed with the old saying that sometimes you just have to stop and smell the roses.
While having real roses are nice, and believe me if I happen to be by some I will stop and …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/16/23
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After the Holiday Season and now the long wait til Spring, it is normal to feel a little anxious. There’s that boredom of spending too much time indoors and having a case of cabin fever.
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Debbie Krutilek
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2/16/23
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We have a weekly bulletin that we print for our Sunday Services, and I put my cell phone number right on the front cover. I know many people think that’s a bit crazy to publish your personal …
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By Pastor Toni Meyer
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2/16/23
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Many of the holidays celebrated in the United States have clearly defined origins and purposes. At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Easter and associated holidays are a …
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Curt Hineline
Editor
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2/10/23
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Gone are the days of truly free weekends. There was a time in my life when the weekends meant that I could watch anything I wanted on TV, for as long as I wanted. Or when I got older I could sleep in …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/9/23
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I have often been asked “ H ow do you come up with what to write every week ? ” The truth is some weeks are easier than others. This week was a complete failure. The only news is the …
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By Debbie Krutilek
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2/9/23
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