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Our Siamese cat, Diego by name, has flirted with the nine lives theory different times. Six years ago, when just shy of his first birthday, he jumped unseen into the clothes dryer. Inside it were … more

By Allen Englebright | 4/4/23

There are times mankind can be wrapped up in seeking the power of Jesus completely missing out on the Person of Jesus.

Looking for a handshake

I can remember standing in line hoping that somehow, I could get their attention. It wasn’t a parade.It wasn’t a concert, but it was a huge gathering of people whowanted to see the vice … more

By Nate Alexander | 4/4/23

Chlorophyll, life’s sweet secret ingredient

Earth had the temperature, sunlight, water and atmosphere needed for life combined with lightning and comet impacts early in the planet's history. There are early signs left in rocks … more

ByTerry Sullivan | 11/17/23

Rebuilding our Foundation

Hi, my name is Whitney Haas, and I am the program director for summer camp, School’s Out and all sports at the Paris Rec Center. Working with children has always been a passion of mine. I … more

By Whitney Haase | 8/4/23

Recovery requires a strong support network

Addiction is a chronic and complex disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Successful addiction recovery involves a journey of self-discovery, resilience and determination. One of the … more

By Jonathan Burns | 11/17/23

Laughter truly is the best medicine

April 1 is a celebrated but unofficial holiday. There are no store shelves filled with decorations and nothing on calendars, so it sneaks up on us. That’s exactly what pranksters depend on, an … more

By Terry Sullivan | 4/4/23

Earl Aubray is a lucky guy

Earl Aubray’s friends describe him as a happy-go-lucky old codger. He’s on the upper side of 80 but enjoys good health. For a while we noticed him slowing down and losing … more

By Allen Englebright | 7/20/23

Recollecting steering an aircraft carrier

It’s not everybody who gets to drive an aircraft carrier — especially if you’re a kid. How many kids can say they’ve driven a 60,000-ton aircraft carrier? Darned few, I say, … more

By Allen Englebright | 11/17/23

Early 4-H experiences

I was riding up to the University of Illinois, my dad was driving and he was the leader of Pine Grove Ag Club. My brother was riding with me in the back seat of a '46 Ford and in the front seat … more

By Roger Stanley | 11/17/23

Out of the past

Here is a compilation of stories appearing the late March 1923 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. Spelling and punctuation have not been changed except for better understanding. POLICE STATION IS … more

By Callie Baber | 4/4/23

1953 bash is worth recalling

I've been looking through a booklet about the 13 th Decade Jubilee of Paris and Edgar County. This celebration was held Aug. 23-29, 1953. I don’t remember it at all, and I should have … more

By Roger Stanley | 4/4/23

Out of the Past

Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the July 1924 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. The July 1923 volume is misplaced so Out of the Past is 99 years instead of a century ago. … more

By Callie Baber | 8/2/23

Being forced to answer yes or no sets us up mentally to commit. It reminds us of all the times we intended to but failed to follow through.

Cognitive dissonance as a way to achieve your resolutions

This weekend many will set ambitious goals to create new healthy habits in 2024 with the annual New Year’s Resolutions tradition. Only 9% will succeed for a full year. Research shows 23% will … more

Terry Sullivan - Armchair Science | 12/29/23

Salsa, Salsa, Salsa

No, I’m not talking about learning to dance. I’m talking tomatoes. Are you up to your elbows in tomatoes? Are they lining up on your kitchen counter like an army of red soldiers? Are … more

By Mary Liz Wright | 7/21/23

Zion's Bank formally known as the Bank of Vernal is an old building with a lot of rich history.

Building a Bank

In recent years there has been a trend, if not a stampede, to construct new banks. Travel around and take a look if you haven’t noticed. You needn’t travel far. They add attractive … more

Allen Englebright - Old Codger | 12/29/23

Manhunt or more?

In recent weeks in Punjab, in northern India, the government shut down the internet for 27 million people and denied them the right to assemble freely. Why? Because the Indian government has … more

Special to The Prairie Press www.religionnews.com | 4/4/23

Mindfulness: a tool for managing stress

In today's fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an almost inevitable part of life. Whether it is related to work, relationships or personal challenges, stress can take a toll on our … more

By Jonathan Burns | 7/21/23

The adventures of three cats and a dog

About three years ago a very good friend of mine named Noah, tapped into his intelligence and became an entrepreneur. He started a business of transporting pets. Terre Haute is his home base. … more

By Allen Englebright | 7/31/23

Jesus coming to earth in bodily form is an invitation for man to look to his example of how to live life.

What are you doing because of the incarnation?

Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, as He already existed in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied … more

Jack Hoffman - Pastor's Perspective | 12/29/23

ChatGPT and the Golden Rule

For those of you who’ve been off the grid for the past three months, ChatGPT is the artificial intelligence program that has humanity freaking out about its future as the Earth’s thought … more

Special to The Prairie Press www.religionnews.com | 4/4/23