The Cortez Journal

Faith

• Shrove Tue., Ash Wed. events

The Anglican Church of St. Philip the Evangelist will observe Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 21 with a pancake dinner beginning at 6 p.m. Along with the...

• Not carbon copies

A friend recently shared a quote with me that went something like, “To refer to Desmond Tutu and Oral Roberts, Celtic monks and fundamentalist...

• God accepts ‘pocket calls’

Every so often I receive what we have dubbed a “pocket call” from our oldest son.

• Cowboy Church will feature Western Gospel bands

The public is invited to come and experience the “Cowboy Way” together with the Southwest Cowboy Church. The theme for this month’s event is “Doing...

• Youth will lead worship at Methodist church

Youth will lead worship at the First United Methodist Church at their Youth Worship Extravaganza. They will invite the congregation to sing and...



• Mystery and certainty

As a relative newcomer to Cortez I have noticed that, unlike a lot of small towns, this community is not homogenous. There are many folks who have...

• The Holy Spirit helps us to understand the Bible

No other book has the standards or ethics and morals which are found in the Bible. It is the supreme book of all books. It is the recorded Word of...

• The best Christmas present

What did you receive as last Christmas' best present ever? Did you get that one and only fancy coffee maker or the newest electronic gadget as your...

• Christmas will always be about Jesus Christ

I will never forget my first Christmas Eve midnight service as an ordained minister.



• The left hand of God

By ARNIE STAPLETON
AP Pro Football Writer
ENGLEWOOD — The Gospel and the gridiron are inextricably intertwined in Tim Tebow’s world.

• Answer God’s questions with care, honesty

Holy Scriptures set out law, testimony, statutes, commandments, reasons for joy, reasons for fear, and judgments. They have the effect of converting...



• Good Samaritan Center appreciates community

The Good Samaritan Center wishes to tell our dear, giving community: You have done it again! Thank you so much for Stuff the Bus foods to help our...

• Christmas gives people a variety of meanings

What is the Meaning of Christmas?
Despite its widespread fame and ancient origin, the meaning of Christmas varies.

• We learn to ‘see’ different things through God-given interest

I know this is Saturday of Thanksgiving week, and we have spent days counting all our many blessings. It is a good time to thank the Lord for eyes...



• Mother and Daughter Tea