By: Mike Kelly Retired Pastor Do you recall the Pharisees in the New Testament and how Christ consistently criticized them…
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By: Forrest R. Church, Publisher THE VILLAGE REPORTER I’ve had several people ask me in recent months if I have…
By: Marlene Oxender As I continue to sort through the memorabilia in my parents’ estate, I’m finding photos that bring…
On October 7, 2023, Israel was the victim of one of the most horrific terrorist attacks in modern history. The…
By: Bryan Golden What exactly is luck? Why do some people appear to be luckier than others? Is luck a…
By: Steve Wilmot There are some crazy ideas floating around out there. Maybe you’ve heard the one about Coke. The story…
Shortly before his death, Mark Twain wrote, “A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle… they…
We woke up a few weeks ago on Oct 7, to hear about Israel and Hamas/Palestine being at war. We…
Imagine this scenario; You have someone special in your life that you really admire. They have always been kind and…
By: Dr. Jerry Bergman Montpelier, Ohio One topic often asked when a married couple is introduced is “How did…
By: Marlene Oxender It’s been kind of fun sorting through my mother’s collection of greeting cards. Not only did she…
By: Dr. Jerry Bergman Montpelier, OH Some people, given the enormity in size and distance of our universe, question how…
Dear Editor: First off, ALL our First Responders are absolutely the best, not just the EMS. They deserve great pay and…
By Dr. Jerry Bergman Montpelier, Ohio One of the most controversial areas of the creation worldview is the short time…
By: Marlene Oxender I remember something my dad told me about apples. He said it wasn’t a big deal if…
By: Dr. Jerry Bergman Montpelier, Ohio Articles about the decline in attendance and influence of Christianity in America has been…
By: Bryan Golden The “benefits” of anger are many. Stress, anxiety, diminished judgment, reduced productivity, poor digestion, sleeplessness, elevated blood…
By: Dr. Jerry Bergman Montpelier, Ohio Partly to spend more time with my wife, I started attending chair yoga classes…
Dear Editor: As both a father and a physician in our community, I would like to thank our local school…
Dear Editor: Picture the check-out lane at a convenience store. What do you see? Probably candy, snacks, but also tobacco.…
Dear Editor: Real estate taxes are assessed against buildings and land. This may be fairly equitable for owners of homes…
By: Dr. Jerry Bergman Montpelier, Ohio One of the advantages of being an author, whose writings are in 13 languages,…
By: Jerry Bergman Montpelier, Ohio My son met his wife, Alejandra (Sandra), at the University of Toronto where they were…
By: Jerry Bergman Montpelier, Ohio Few topics are discussed by President Biden more than climate change, by which he means…
By: Bryan Golden You know the type. He or she is the loudest at parties, always showing off at work,…
By: Dr. Jerry Bergman Montpelier, Ohio A new book titled Life After Christendom by NASA scientist Craig Davis has attempted…
Dr. Jerry Bergman Montpelier, Ohio The loss of long-term friends has always been very difficult for me. One recent loss…
CAUGHT MY EYE / CROSSED MY MIND: Is It Small Town Business Theft? By: Forrest R. Church, Publisher THE VILLAGE…
Dear Editor: I was a child of the 60s. I had so much respect for our government. I went into…
By: Dr. Jerry Bergman Montpelier, Ohio In college I had an opportunity to earn six of my history credits by…