One of the big topics of discussion in Christianity is free will. It is a topic I take a lot of interest in, so let’s talk about it. Two theologians tend to represent the discussion of free will: John Calvin and Jacob Arminius. Both men wrote systematic theologies on the topic. I have limited space,
By Joseph W. Smith III Though we took a hiatus to write about movies and music, Webb’s most recent “Weird Words” column ended with a term that helped young Shrey Parikh win the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee this year. That was uayeb — pronounced “WYE-eb.” Merriam-Webster defines this as “a period consisting of five
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 Aries, you are a powerhouse this week. Your energy levels will remain steady as the days go on, and people will notice your drive. Channel this energy into something positive. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 It’s your week right now, Taurus, and the stars want to indulge. Indulge in something
At Presbyterian Home in Williamsport, not all staff walk on two legs. “Our mission at Presbyterian Senior Living is guided by the Life and teachings of Jesus,” said Renee Moore, Personal Care Administrator. “It is to provide compassionate, vibrant, and supportive communities and services to promote the wholeness of body, mind, and spirit.” One of
In part 1, we reviewed patches, serums, moisturizer, hand cream, and body wash, all of which are prep work for the essentials we’ll run through as we continue exploring the standard product types in a robust beauty and skincare routine. Part 1 focused mostly on the face and body, but hair oil and treatments are
Every year when the Fourth of July rolls around, I start looking forward to our family tradition. This year is a huge one, as you all know! It’s America’s 250th anniversary, and the holiday actually falls on a Saturday. People all over the country are planning big, fancy trips, but there is only one place
I have a question for you, younger people. Do you remember when we were younger, how our grandparents loved sitting on the porch, sipping sweet tea, watching the birds, and just visiting? It was so simple, and yet brought them so much joy. How we thought at that time how boring it was, but because
The Uptown Music Collective, the area’s premier nonprofit school of music, is now accepting scholarship applications for its 2026-2027 school year, which will begin in September. This year, the Collective is offering 13 needs- and merit-based scholarships to currently enrolled students, as well as new students wishing to enroll in the school for the upcoming
Steven Spielberg stands among cinema’s greatest directors, having given us some of the most entertaining movies ever made. Unfortunately, Disclosure Day isn’t one of them. Released to a strong box-office on June 11, the director’s latest doesn’t even rise to the level of his recent good-not-great offerings (Bridge of Spies, Ready Player One, Catch Me
While it’s fun to try different products and samples, it takes actual work to find those core lotions, potions, and eye shadow palettes that do the real work of helping you maintain a healthy skin barrier and put your best face and hair forward to meet the day. In other words, it’s a tall order
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 Aries, physical activity can boost your mood and clear your mind for some big decisions that are ahead this week. Tackle some larger projects. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 Indulge in simple pleasures this week, Taurus. They will lead you to the happiness you deserve. You may discover a new