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The Word — The Easter victory grows

“To all who shall see these presents greeting: Know ye that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities of Matthew ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, April 28, 2022 5:09 pm

Columns

‘Are you willing and able?’

All the Israelite men and women whose hearts made them willing to bring anything for the work that the Lord had commanded by Moses to be done, ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, March 9, 2017 9:32 am

Devotional

Turn anger into a positive action

Lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, February 2, 2017 9:34 am

Columns

Thank you, Jesus!

This has been a stressful time following the election for so many people. I was shaken up and a little depressed. However, I looked at ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:05 pm

Columns

Which side are you on?

As Election Day draws closer, one has to think about which side they are on. This isn’t a decision just for Election Day … we ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, November 3, 2016 8:39 am

Columns

Overlooked

One day, I entered the pastor’s office at Beulah and discovered the phone wasn’t working. I tested the line outside and it worked. However, the ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, September 15, 2016 8:39 am

Columns

What’s on your menu?

Restaurants offer menus with food and beverage choices, so customers can order what they would like to eat or drink. Customers expect the restaurant to ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, August 11, 2016 6:33 am

Columns

The best is yet to come

What do we look forward to? Every day that I wake up I anticipate something good that is going to happen that day. Despite all ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, July 7, 2016 5:13 am

Columns

‘God is on time’

“But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, June 2, 2016 1:57 pm

Columns

Use what you have to ease your burden

I am a graduate of Hampton University, Interdenominational Theological Center and Capella University. In the process of completing these degree programs, I acquired private and ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, April 28, 2016 12:38 pm

Church & Community

Good Friday ‘Down the Via Dolorosa’

On Good Friday we remember Jesus going to the hill of Golgotha carrying his cross on bloody shoulders. The image of Jesus is not a ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, March 24, 2016 11:29 am

Church & Community

Don’t give up — stay in the game

Every day we are in a constant battle between good and evil, the flesh and the spirit. Circumstances can sometimes overwhelm us and send us ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, February 18, 2016 5:34 am

Columns

Walk with God; we’ll see joy in the morning

Thomas Dorsey wrote in 1932, “Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, January 14, 2016 12:34 pm

Columns

Let us find joy this Christmas

Joy to the world, the Lord has come, let earth receive her King. Let every heart, prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing. In ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, December 10, 2015 10:57 am

Columns

Don’t give up hope — persistence pays off

Martin Luther King, Jr. once stated, “If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:48 pm

Church & Community

All of us can ‘be the blessing’

I love to receive blessings, do you? We might only think that blessings are tangible things like money, cars, homes, food, family and friends. However, ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:51 pm

Church & Community

Pray intentionally — and don’t give up!

By REV. MATTHEW SHANNON Pray on purpose — scripture: Luke 18:1-8 In the Gospel of Saint Luke, chapter 18, verses one through eight, Jesus tells ... Read more

by Matthew Shannon, Thursday, August 27, 2015 10:54 am

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