Posts Tagged Better Person

  • My New Year’s Resolution My New Year’s Resolution

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling “Dear Lord, So far this year, I’ve done well! I haven’t gossiped; I haven’t lost my temper; I haven’t been greedy, grumpy, selfish, or overindulgent. I’m very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, Lord, I’m going to get out of bed, and from the...

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER - Optimism: Should We Complain or Be Grateful? PUBLISHER’S CORNER – Optimism: Should We Complain or Be Grateful?

    By Eloise Graham Next month is a big election. According to the polls, one half of the country will be happy about the outcome, and the other half will not. But we, as individuals and as a country, must keep moving forward. We can be grateful that we are allowed to go to the polls to plac...

  • Scouting Corner – Year of Celebration

    By Thomas McDermott Scout Executive, Illowa Council Boy Scouts of America Scouts put the OUTING in SCOUTING Summer is over and the campsites are empty now, but the memories will linger forever with the boys! What a wonderful experience for the boys as they celebrate the 100th anniversar...