An enjoyment of reading to his daughter prompted Ossian resident John Baumgartner to become the author of two new books. For the past decade Baumgartner, a 1979 graduate of Norwell High School, wrote 10 books. His attempts to get them published were dismal. After receiving dozens of rejection letters for the first eight, he... Continue Reading →
Interview with Christian band Third Day’s David Carr
As a Features reporter I have the opportunity to interview musical groups to come to the Fort Wayne (IN) area. Here is a story for the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel newspaper with David Carr from the well-established and totally-sold-out-to-God Christian band Third Day. Let me know if you’re a fan of this group. I know... Continue Reading →
A Future with Hope
… Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed his last. Mark 15:37 The anniversary of my mother-in-law's death was this past week on March 6. She was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law and grandma. We loved her dearly. When she was dying from liver cancer, it grieved us to see her in pain.... Continue Reading →
Guess who’s coming to dinner
And when she recognized Peter’s voice because of her joy she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing in front of the gate. (Acts 12:14, New American Standard) Some scenes in the Bible are hilarious to me. Today’s scripture is an example. In this scene by miraculous intervention... Continue Reading →
Marriage that Lasts
This post is an excerpt of an article I wrote in 2008 called “Love that Lasts”. It was published in Lookout Magazine from Standard Publishing. The entire article can be read here. The article discusses the importance of staying faithful to one’s marital vows. I’m including it here because of the respect I have for... Continue Reading →
Jesus’ Friendship Never Fades
And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping and said to Peter, “So you men could not keep watch with Me for one hour?” (Matthew 26:40, New American Standard Bible) If there had been coffee shops during Jesus’ time, I’m convinced He would have taken one look at Peter’s, James’... Continue Reading →
The Value of Modesty
This article on the topic of modesty was published in The Lookout in recent years. It is still an important topic today for Christians to address. I guess modesty always has been an important topic – or does no one else remember mini skirts and hot pants? Let me know what you think of... Continue Reading →
New book offers ways to handle guilt
Shirley Brosius has been a friend since we met at Sandy Cove Christian Writer’s Retreat in Fall 2006. We seemed to be the only non-fiction writers there as newspaper writers and gravitated toward each other. At that time Shirley had authored a beautiful devotional book, Sisterhood of Faith (Howard Books), 365 life-changing stories about historical... Continue Reading →
Crafters Bless through their Talents
I love interviewing people who give to others. The Ossian (IN) Church of the Nazarene has a group that gives much to people who are hurting. By using their crafting talents, this great group of men and women have blessed many. Do you know of a group or person who blesses people with their talents?... Continue Reading →
Look for a Miracle
And when Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent forth His angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.” (Acts 12:11, New American Standard Bible) ** Recently, a friend confided that he needed a drummer... Continue Reading →