Religion – The Standard Newspaper

kent simmons, pastor of Canyon Community Church

If Possible

Staff18 hours ago2 weeks ago4 mins

The stories purported in the bible, for instance, are ancient to be sure. These were a different people from the modern man. Polytheism was the norm, various presumed spiritual manifestations guided a superstitious mentality, and science had little influence apart from disciplines such as mathematics and agrarianism.

In the Moment

Staff1 week ago2 weeks ago5 mins

It is a dilemma. I read an article some time ago that described America’s most dangerous jobs and guess what, administering religious services was eighth on the list. In the wisdom literature of the Bible there is the statement, “A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.” I must admit, it caused me to pause and consider what I am doing as a pastor. Then, however, I realized that we are all in danger. Every person has death pursuing them whether it is early in life or later, we get ensnared…

Be Conscientious, Act, Repeat

Staff2 weeks ago3 weeks ago6 mins

To what extent are we to be our brother’s keeper? And if we are tasked with this high calling, what is the best way to achieve compassion mixed with realism?

Reach and be Rescued!

Staff3 weeks ago2 weeks ago5 mins

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, after being stranded nine months on the International Space Station, have returned home safely.

De-evolving Church

Brandy1 month ago1 month ago6 mins

The de-evolving church. I think this may be an original term, but perhaps not an original idea. When something evolves, it gradually becomes more complex, or it adapts.