George Bowers Sr.

Awhile back, my wife was talking to an 8-year-old girl who had almost no exposure to Jesus. Her parents had not taken her to church nor had they taught her

Most of us are familiar with the old bucket brigades. Prior to ladder trucks, long hoses, and trained firemen, volunteers assembled in a line and passed buckets of water from

One of the realities of 21st-century America is the background check. Not only do most firms include these in their hiring considerations but they’re also now used by most youth

Sunday marks the annual celebration of the greatest event in human history: the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Although every Sunday is a weekly commemoration of this triumph, once each year

What a blessing it is to be wrapping up the third year of Bible Break (Weekday Religious Education or WRE) in Shenandoah County! In just a few weeks, nearly 100

When's the last time you thanked God for your teeth? Like many other blessings God has given us, it seems we only think of them when they give us problems.

One hundred and twelve years ago this past Sunday, the Titanic took its last voyage to the bottom of the ocean. Few people have not heard of that tragedy that

A few weeks ago, the Shenandoah Valley experienced an unusual combination of very high winds and dry conditions sparking fires all across the area. Thankfully no one died, but several

Spring turkey season is only in for two more weeks and I’ve enjoyed some wonderful times in the woods. I haven’t connected yet, but I’ve heard a bunch, seen a

This time of year brings back fond memories from my teaching days at Central High School.