Have you ever questioned what you believe? In times of extreme difficulty or grief, it is not unusual for us to ask, 'Why me?' or 'Why now?' We may wonder why, but our core Christian beliefs should remain consistent.

NUMBERED. As is typical with aging, I'm struggling with gaining weight and losing hair though I'm trying to reverse that and lose the weight and keep the hair. One of the many amazing promises in the Bible is Matthew 10:30, 'But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.' What's astonishing, though, is the verb 'numbered.' A better translation is that our hairs were all numbered in the past and remain numbered. In other words, this verse tells us that God always knows the exact number of our hairs. While not surprising, that's a pretty incredible promise, seeing that the average number of hairs on our heads is roughly 100,000.

After tryouts were held on Tuesday, February 27th, the 2024-2025 Stockton High School Strider Dance Team was announced. Ready to dance and entertain the crowd during the halftime sports events next year are Meredith Gasper, Karleigh Horn, Aidyen Kerr, Camille Lowry, Mia Odle, Ella Snyder, Lyric Snyder, Saj Snyder, and Shae Yohon.

Kim Thomas: “If I didn’t wake up with pain, I would think I was dead.” Rebecca Creighton (after reading the editorial about the 50th anniversary of the Little House On the Prairie Cast Reunion and Festival in Simi Valley, California in March): “My mom went to high school with Ma Ingalls, Karen Grassle.”.

With Kansas Severe Weather Awareness Week around the corner, the Stockton Sentinel wanted to provide its readers with an overview of the statistics and a summary of the severe weather Kansas experienced during 2023.

Come in and warm up with a good book and a hot cup of coffee. New books for adults are: • “The Sweetness of Forgetting” by Kristin Harmel • “The Ghost Orchid” by Jonathan Kellerman • “Bad Weather Friend” by Dean Koontz • “The Women” by Kristin Hannah • “UnNatural Death” by Patricia Cornwell • “Mercury” by Amy Jo Burns • “The Secret” by Lee Child • “House of Flame and Shadow” by Sara J Maas New Children’s Books are: • “Kozo the Sparrow” by Allen Say • “Lucky Duck” by Greg Pizzoli Your library staff, Chris Sander, Crystal Dunlap, Beth Hazen, & Jaxon Dunlap.

THE MIRROR. If a kid doesn't know his/her math facts, whose fault is it? Or what about spelling words? Or how about history facts for an upcoming test? Can some of the blame be put on their teacher? Perhaps. However, can any teacher force a child to learn what they don't want to learn? When our boys were in school, being their parents, we understood that it was our responsibility to ensure our sons knew the material they were learning. We drilled, drilled, and drilled again at home because we loved our boys and wanted them to be prepared for life. We had expectations, and our boys knew it— and they responded and excelled in school. But it took work. I've found in life that it's easy to blame everyone and everything except for the person in the mirror. How does this apply to our spiritual life? Can you or your child quote John 3:16? If not, why not? Is it your pastor's fault? Or would it be a Sunday School teacher's fault? Or does the responsibility rest with that person in the mirror?

As Christians, we have often heard Matthew 16:13-18 used to relate the message of Jesus and the beginning of the church. The verses tell us, 'When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, 'Who do people say the Son of Man is?' They replied, 'Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.' But what about you?, he asked, who do you say I am?SimonPeteranswered, 'You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.' Jesus replied, 'Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.'' Over the last few weeks, Pastor Matt has talked about 'restoring the essentials of the primitive, apostolic church.' The verses above give us a good look at the New Testament church. Jesus' conversation with Peter gives us the foundation upon which the church is built. Peter was the small stone, a pebble if you will, and Jesus is the cornerstone on which the entire church was built. He is the foundation.

The College of Agriculture Ambassadors are student leaders devoted to sharing their experiences and supporting prospective K-State students who may be interested in academic programs within the college. Whether creating meaningful connections with prospective students and their families, providing campus tours, or building relationships with faculty and current students, it is the responsibility of an Ag Ambassador to share resources and make others feel welcome in the college. Students who have a strong academic record, possess significant leadership skills and have a major in the College of Agriculture are eligible for membership. After being selected to be a part of the organization, ambassadors are trained through the Agriculture Leadership Program and other developments to enable professional and personal growth.