Cynthia Drury Apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, and jelly-filled and traditional donuts were the stars at the Fellowship At The Ranch Church Coffee Meet and Greet on Jan. 15. The special treats (10 dozen in all) were from the Mission Committee in celebration of the church’s giving over $515,000 to our 10 designated missions from 2017…
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Religion, January 2023
To Resolve or Not to Resolve
Ed Jones New Year’s resolutions are not a recent phenomenon. The practice goes back three millennia to the Babylonians. Although there is nothing magic about Jan. 1, the thought of a fresh start is encouragement enough for many to resolve to improve on the past. Over the years, I’ve resolved to better manage my money,…
Religion, December 2022
My Christmas List
Ed Jones Just a few days ago, I thought about what I really want for Christmas. It was a list of all the things that, in a perfect world, would be different in our house. Yet, as I look back over it, I can’t help thinking about how different that list is from one I…
Religion, November 2022
Fellowship at the Wildhorse Grill!
Doris Jezewski Members and guests of Fellowship At The Ranch Church gathered on the patio of the Wildhorse Grill for their annual Burger Bash on Sunday, Oct. 9. The evening weather was warm, with a slight breeze and spectacular views. What a fitting backdrop for a time of fellowship and fun! It was heartwarming to…
Religion, November 2022
Giving Thanks for the Trials of Life
Ed Jones It’s that time of year when we’re reminded to be thankful. One of my favorite hymns is “Give Thanks.” The easy-to-remember lyrics are, “Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.” I find it incredibly easy to give thanks when…
Religion, October 2022
Fellowship At The Ranch: Why Should I Go to Church?
Ed Jones In a nation where Christianity is on the wane (Pew Research, 2019/10/17) and attendance is decreasing, why should I go to church? Good question? Well, according to statistics, many believers are asking this question, and the answer they are getting is disturbing. There is the mindset that states that there is no good…
Religion, September 2022
Rumor Control
Ed Jones One of my pet peeves is rumors. Anyone can start them, and no one seems to be able to stop them. It reminds me of the “unnamed experts” so often quoted in the media today. The following tale proves that I wasn’t close to being the first to be bothered by unsubstantiated rumor.…
Religion, July 2022
The Shepherd Psalms
Ed Jones The Psalms express the deepest emotions of shepherds and kings, prophets and priests, as they wrestle with loss, disillusionment, celebration, and the hope of eternal life with the God who made them. But more than anything, the Psalms picture a new way to see Jesus Christ. You know Psalm 23, likely by heart.…
Religion, June 2022
Thanks Comes in a Candy Bar
Cynthia Drury Rainy weather does not deter members of the Fellowship At The Ranch Church when they get together for dinner, fellowship, and to honor volunteers. April 24 was the perfect example of this. Originally planned as Pizza on the Patio Volunteer Appreciation, it turned into Pizza in the Wildhorse Grill Volunteer Appreciation. It was…
Religion, May 2022
In the Silence
Ed Jones The words of the writer of this Psalm become our words: “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted…