Kay Down (left) and Judy Anderson share some warm dishes to fight the cold months of winter in their 'Cookin' with J & K' column in the Jan. 21 Galva News.

"For the Love of Gardening" author Diane Gibson shares some ideas about enjoying your home's outdoors in this week's Galva News.

It’s true that when we die, we will stand before God and give an account of our life. Hebrews 9:27 says “It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.” But this judgment doesn’t have to be bad. In fact, it can be wonderful. It depends on whether you’ve received Jesus as Savior.

 

Of all the great things about the birth of Jesus, I think the one that often grips me the most is this: He came to men.
 

The Past is History. The Future is a Mystery. Jim Anderson considers that as he evaluates markets in this week's "Market Watch" column in the Galva News.

 

Did you ever wonder exactly what a gift of myrrh and frankincense would look like? And, is it something you might give to Aunt Maude, that teenager, or your spouse? Diane Gibson looks at that, in her "For the Love of Gardening" column in the Dec. 17 Galva News.

 

Judy Anderson and Kay Down offer some hearty recipes in their "Cookin' with J & K" column in this week's Galva News.

Katie Huffman, a freshman at the University of Illinois from Galva, is writing letters from college which are being published once a month in the Galva News. Here's her latest writing.

 

It’s true that Jesus is returning to earth one day. And Luke 12:40 warns us to “be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” But how do we get ready?
 

If a gardener is on your Christmas list, Diane Gibson offers a few ideas that could make you their very favorite “Santa Baby.”
 

As I bow my head to give thanks before this Thursday's Thanksgiving meal, I’ll likely be grateful for the “big” things in life. Things like family and friends, health and possessions. If I'm not careful, that could cause me to overlook some other "minor" things in my prayer. Things like the common, everyday gifts right under my nose.

Everyone watches their pennies these days and school districts are no exception. As budgets get tighter due to state monetary woes, schools are increasingly scrutinizing their own finances. This is certainly true in Galva as the school board and administration have been wrestling with the increasing loss of funds from Springfield.

 

What is an Antique/Heirloom flower? Diane Gibson answers that in today's "For the Love of Gardening" column.


 

Most people have faith - in someone or something. But it's critically important that that faith is placed rightly.

Katie Huffman, a freshman at the University of Illinois from Galva, is writing letters from college which are being published once a month in the Galva News. Her latest installment is here.