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FAITH JOURNEYS

Do you truly have faith?

  • By Cathy Reed | President, Greater Fairmont Council of Churches

One reads in the Bible in Hebrews 11:1 “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Faith is more than trust. It is truly putting one’s all in a true belief. We have faith that we will once again see the morning, noontime and evening come each and every day. Hebre… Read more

Kindness all around us
LOCAL PERSPECTIVES

Kindness all around us

  • By Frank Jarman | Marion County Family Resource Network

Waiting in the snow last week I watched an act of kindness that made me stop in my tracks. I was waiting for a delivery driver when I saw a car come zooming around the corner barely missing a limping senior citizen that was trying to cross the street. The car slammed on the brakes and the dr… Read more

BARRACKVILLE COLUMN

June 18 is new date for Covered Bridge Festival

I have been listening to StoryCorps for a while, especially on some of the down days. It is an online site that people record a story, anywhere from two to five minutes, about someone, something or an experience that touched them or changed their life. Read more

A time of Revelation
FAITH JOURNEYS

A time of Revelation

  • Rev. Richard Bowyer Retired United Methodist Clergy

Across the world, January 6 is observed by many Christian traditions as Epiphany. From a Greek word meaning “to reveal” or to “to make known,” it focuses on the New Testament story of the visit of the Magi. That story makes clear that the gift of a Savior is for the whole world. Read more

Optimism and enthusiasm are only part of the achievement
LOCAL PERSPECTIVES

Optimism and enthusiasm are only part of the achievement

  • Dr. Donna Hage | Marion County School Superintendent

It is that time of year when we are encouraged to reflect on the past 12 months to gauge our successes and losses, remember the moments and emotions that brought us to this point, and set the infamous resolutions for the new year. This time of year, for me, is one of my favorites as we all a… Read more

FARMINGTON COLUMN

Farmington is reopening after a much-needed holiday

  • By Stephanie Cummons | Times West Virginian

May you trust that you are exactly where you need to be, Farmers. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith, and you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you in the New Year. Another year has passed, stranger still, and… Read more

My last prayer
FAITH JOURNEYS

My last prayer

  • By D.D. Meighen | Retired UMC minister

Jeremiah 29:7 “But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” Read more

FAITH JOURNEYS

Becoming part of God’s eternal family this Christmas

  • By Galen J. Hansen | Fairmont Ward Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints

In my Faith Journeys article two weeks ago I voiced a hope and prayer that “this Christmas season will be for each of us another wonderful, uniting dive in our growing spiritual relationships with God and with each other” and also, that we will “continually practice living in the love and co… Read more

MANNINGTON COLUMN

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Great Pepperoni Roll Drop

  • By Judy Carson | For The Times West Virginian

Good morning Mannington. The calendar says Winter began Tuesday but there have been some very cold days already and they say that in a few days the high will be in the 50’s. Such changes, we do not know what the weather will be from day to day. I hope everyone has shopping and baking done so… Read more

LOCAL PERSPECTIVES

The art of listening

  • By Frank Jarman | Marion County Family Resource Network

I had the honor recently to attend a meeting where some important people from Charleston, W.Va. wanted to hear from local service providers about the greatest needs in Marion County. That sounded good, so I went. Folks from these folks’ offices greeted us and showed us where to sit. We sat d… Read more

FARMINGTON COLUMN

Santa and Mrs. Claus tell their story tonight, Farmers

  • By Stephanie Cummons | Times West Virginian

You ever have a good idea, or what seems to be good at the time? Well, my ambitions got the better of me this week when I decided that I wanted to make a small craft to include in my Christmas presents. The children helped to decorate the house last weekend, of which included an 8 foot gnome… Read more

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa in all of us.
LOCAL PERSPECTIVES

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa in all of us.

  • By Dr. Donna Hage | Marion County School Superintendent

“Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” is as poignant now as it was when printed 124 years ago in the 1897 anonymous piece in the New York Sun. As the most reprinted newspaper editorial in history, I am reminded each year of how we need to measure all that is good and true in this world whe… Read more

Laying down your life
FAITH JOURNEYS

Laying down your life

  • By Frank Jarman | Fairmont

John 15:13 says “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. “ And for years it has meant exactly what Pastors have told me it means. Jesus laid down His life for our sins. But I see other people laying down for their lives for their friends and family and i… Read more

Put your money where your heart is
LOCAL PERSPECTIVES

Put your money where your heart is

  • By Tina Shaw | Marion County Chamber of Commerce

The Marion County Chamber of Commerce often uses the phrase “we work hard on our ‘quality of life’ initiatives.” Although, chambers are business organizations that promote business growth, there is a particularly key component that supports “quality of life” which is tied to the local economy. Read more

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