Religion

By Roger Alford

N-H Columnist

At my church this summer we’re learning about the “hard sayings” of Jesus.
He said stuff like, “I have not come to give peace but division,” “Judge not” and “Let the dead bury the dead.”
He also said we could ask for stuff — “Ask and it will be given to you” and that “everyone who asks receives” (Luke 11:9-10).
He said, “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it” (John 14:13-14).
My pastor called it “the big ask.”

Owenton First United Methodist Church
We had guest speaker Dan Jackson with us Sunday morning and he brought his message from Ephesians 6:10-14.
Bible study is being held at 7 p.m., each Wednesday during the month of July. Vacation Bible school will be from 5:30-8:30 p.m., July 24-28. All are welcome to join us.
Happy birthday to Bentley Young, Wanda Mills and Teresa Perry.

By Roger Alford

N-H Columnist

I’m sure you’ve heard about the deacon who was admitted to the hospital. His pastor, of course, went to visit, and was moved with compassion when he saw all the medical equipment attached to the deacon.