The Bible teaches us in the book of I Corinthians 13 that incredible hope is an intrinsic aspect to love. However, love is often tried in light of our humanness.
We may ask, “How can we hope for change in others and ourselves when we fail so many times?”
“How can someone change when they have been so hurtful?”

Members of Scotch Hill United Presbyterian Church, 489 Centertown Road, Pine Township, have begun the holidays right with fresh improvements to the parish.

Wayside Community Chapel in Findley Township recently gained a new pastor.
The Rev. Lester “Les” Rowan and his wife, Kristina “Kris,” had their first official Sunday at Wayside on Sept. 27.

The flock at Center Presbyterian Church in Slippery Rock has found a new shepherd.
The Rev. William C. Mumaw began his ministry at the church on Aug. 30. He will be formally installed as pastor at a 2 p.m. service on Sept. 27.

First Baptist Church in Pine Township is celebrating 100 years of worship.
The festivities will kick off with a gospel concert by Calvary Quartet of Greenville, S.C. at 7 p.m. Oct. 18.
The following day, two former pastors will return to speak for Sunday services.

Throughout the month of July, violence and natural disasters have riddled Chinese news headlines.
Riots in the Xinjiang region left 192 dead as Muslim Uighurs protests became violent against Han Chinese.
Then, a devastating earthquake in southwest China claimed 300 lives and destroyed 10,000 homes, though the magnitude and destruction were not nearly as horrific as last summer’s earthquake near Chengdu.
While many in China reel from each event hitting their country, now more than ever they need the hope of Jesus Christ, and each event has set the stage for God to move in their lives.

Compassion is the word on the street in Olde Town Grove City.
Solid Rock Assembly of God, a storefront church on South Broad Street, is kicking off a “compassion ministry,” said Pastor Scott Benka.
The ministry is among a growing list of local churches that have been reaching out to people in need.

Dr. Alex McFarland, president of Southern Evangelical Seminary and world-renowned author and speaker, is launching his live, daily radio and television program, Sound Rezn.

I love going to amusement parks and riding the roller coasters. The bigger and faster the better.
But there is that moment, just before you take off, that is always unnerving.
You are strapped in and completely at the mercy of the park. You have buckled your seat belt and pulled the harness over your shoulders.
I remember thinking, “If this thing goes off the tracks and lands up-side-down, I’m stuck in here.” It’s a claustrophobic feeling.