Sadly, churches divided by doctrine are going to eventually split

After decades of progressive dissent, the leaders of the Christian Reformed Church in America finally took a firm stand against the Sexual Revolution.Not only did the 2022 CRC Synod, voting 123-53, condemn 'adultery, premarital sex, extra-marital sex, polyamory, pornography and homosexual sex,' it...

Mormon faith pushes ahead with global temple building

(AP) — A historic building boom of big, bright Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples — beacons to the faithful with steeples pointing heavenward around the world — is meeting resistance in some parts of the U.S., including one place not really known for moderation.In Las Vegas, just a...

Always remember to bless the press

It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions.It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday and graduation. We salute veterans, toast friends, host neighbors, praise children and glorify grandchildren.

Numbers show how GOP went wrong

The Republican Party had something of a nervous breakdown after the 2012 election, when GOP challenger Mitt Romney lost to incumbent President Barack Obama.

Umbilical hernia requires surgical removal

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I am an adult woman, and I have an umbilical hernia. I want to decrease the amount of belly fat that I have.

Newlywed questions husband’s love

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m a 45-yearold man, and I thought I had finally married the love of my life just six months ago. My husband and I share many of the same values, dreams and goals, and I was overjoyed to have found someone I could build a future with.

Abusive men: Can’t live with them

Of two appalling sex crimes currently in the news, one strikes me as entirely predictable, the other so bizarre as to make one question how it could possibly have happened in a civilized country.

DO JUST ONE THING

• It may still be warm outside, but here’s a plan-ahead tip for the cold winter months: Invest in an electric snowblower. New electric snowblowers utilize rechargeable batteries, so there’s no gas tank to fill, and there are no greenhouse emissions released when it’s in use.

Shopper seeks help to curb spending

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m having a hard time controlling my shopping habits. I often find myself buying things on impulse, which leads to regret afterwards.

America, tell me what your story is?

America, tell me a story. An American political campaign is a mashup of slogans, advertisements, speeches, exaggerations, outright lies, balloons, bunting, brass bands and the occasional discussion about an important issue.But an actual American election is different from a campaign.