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‘78 years of prayers’
EPHRATA – After more than 70 years, Ephrata’s Memorial Christian Church will soon shut down after decades of servi…
Weather or not, here it comes – if not now, maybe later
Psalm 74:17 says, “You have fixed all the bounds of the earth; you made summer and winter.”
Don’t let past abuse dictate who you are now
From the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible: “I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is…
Oscar Wilde may have had a handle on the Psalms
In the year 1889, the playwright Oscar Wilde penned a memorable philosophical position: “Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life.”
Rev. Klockers: Enjoying my wife’s lefse and God’s hospitality
Matthew, chapter 22, verses 1, 2, 8-10 says, “Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a we…
‘A humble start’: Church leader visits Moses Lake chapel
MOSES LAKE — It’s not often a major church leader visits Moses Lake.
Potato hash and other things to learn
When I was 11 years old, I thought it was fun to make my mom and dad breakfast in bed.
Seeing God’s love through a reality TV show
I am writing this on Tuesday, Nov. 9. It is 6 a.m., which is 12 hours away from my favorite television show. I try to tune in each week on the History Channel for this reality series. It has been going on strong no…
Rev. Klockers: May discernment lead you to the right place: love
Part of my calling as a pastor is to help people in their process of discernment. This often begins when a person comes into my office or gives me a phone call…
Rev. Klockers: Making it easier to find enjoyment our in toil
Ecclesiastes 2:24a says, "There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in their toil."
Rev. Klockers: A picture may represent a thousand words – and more
We have a couple of boxes in the basement that contain photographs. They represent quite a collection of history for both Jeanne and myself.
I want to bug you about being hospitable to strangers
Hebrews 13:2, from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, says: "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertain…
Rev. Klockers: Will you smile if asked to serve?
If you watch a good deal of television, love going to the movies or enjoying taking in plays, you may be a person who appreciates a well-written story line. I'…
Insight may come through God’s own timing
In chapter 9 of John’s gospel there is the story of the man born blind. When I speak this passage, as part of a worship service, I honor the intent of the auth…
The disciple who needed an updated spiritual lens prescription
Mark 8:27-30, from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, says, “Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way …
Rev. Klockers: In the Gospel of Mark, one must always follow the breadcrumbs
There are many ways for people read Scripture. Some select a story and attempt to discern its meaning without looking beyond it.