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  My seminary professor Dr. William Hulme once shared with his pastoral counseling class a phrase that read “Youth is a gift, Aging is a work of art.” That phrase has stuck with … more
The 2023 Greater Nebraska Youth Survey makes me incredibly hopeful for the future of our state. Along with our partners at the Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Nebraska at … more
In recent years, the Fremont Bergan Knights humbled many football programs across the state going 7-3 in 2019-20, 12-1 in 2020-21 and 13-0 last year. Watching Friday’s game against the … more
For the past few days, many of us have been greeted by a thick fog covering the area. Such fog makes the roads more dangerous than usual due to limited visibility. Those of us in the school … more
Growing up I could never figure out why October is my favorite month. It is hard to narrow down a good reason. It could be All-Hallows-Eve, the fall weather, or it could just be that my family just … more
Well here we are in the last week of September. Harvest has begun and autumn officially started on Saturday. It is now officially my favorite time of year. What do you enjoy about this season? I love … more
  When his favorite tree begins to lose its leaves, Fletcher the fox worries that it is sick, but instead a magical sight is in store for him. Going at your own leisure, enjoy this … more
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. What is causing you fear or … more
Greetings from Golden Oaks! October is right around the corner and the center is all decked out with fall decorations. Stop in and check it out and stay for coffee. Our next meal will be Oct. … more
  Like many of us, life isn’t always easy. We have lots of struggles and difficulties that pop up unexpectedly. Our life stories are stories that shape us and make us who we are. We … more
In recent years our culture has told us that we should get a ribbon for everything, and our values should not hurt. Shouldn’t everything make us happy? That’s how we self-care, right? … more
My hometown police department was not very friendly to my lead foot as a teenager. There is really no one to blame but myself, but having my license revoked as a junior in high school really put a … more
Galatians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. The world demands a lot of us. Parents, … more
Let’s find colorful leaves. It’s a wonderful day! Going at your own leisure, take a stroll down Main Street and enjoy this week’s StoryWalk, “ We’re Going On A Leaf … more
  Hello everyone! I hope this finds you doing well! September is half over and I am fully enjoying the cooler nights and beautiful days. Autumn is my favorite season and it seems to be well … more
  Some people think that there is a large generation gap in the world today, and communication is sometimes harder than one might think. Without communication knowledge is lost and it is … more
You can see it all around you, you can smell it in the air, you can even feel it. Fall is approaching and it is glorious! Fall has always been my time of year. The temperatures and the weather, … more
  School has started again, and it is a reminder of when I was in school (way back when!), we were required to go to gym class. I always hated it because there was a possibility that we … more
The Oakland Ladies Auxiliary will meet at Golden Oaks on Sept. 18th at 11:00 a.m. for the monthly meeting. We will have our next meal on Sept. 19th serving Chicken and Biscuits with a veggie and … more
At what point does a person start to remember a different world than the one in which they currently live? I think I’m at that point. I remember when… Fast … more
Psalm 100 1 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! 2 Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! 3 Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and … more
If camping out is fun, why can’t camping - in be even better? Join us for this week’s story-time as we read the books , “ Lucille Camps In ” written by Kathryn Lasky , i … more
Hello! Did everyone have a great Labor Day weekend? I know I always enjoy adding an extra day to my weekend, but I do miss seeing my friends at the Center when we are closed. I went to visit my … more
They say when people start talking about the weather they have run out of things to talk about. When it comes to small talk I tend to agree, but as I am writing this column I just heard the … more
Sometimes in life you just have to throw caution to the wind and do what you want, and not what you probably should do. I am thinking for most people there seems to be a long list of things that … more
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