By David Coy Sunrise David Coy There is a principle in the subject of sorrow, grief and loss that is very fitting to introduce now. In the midst of our sorrow and loss let us not forget to be …

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy With the new year, I am reminded of a statement principle that someone made recently. People are in a period of crisis or tribulation, just coming out of one or about …

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy During the years 1901 to 1904 the artist Pablo Picasso painted all his paintings in shades of blue. His subjects were the lonely, suffering, impoverished and outcasts …

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy We ended the year with all of our achievements, challenges and heartaches. One positive aspect for some people is that it is an opportunity for a new beginning. For …

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy If we were to put this season into few words, we would probably come up with many different descriptives - love, hope, family, fellowship, good tidings and cheer, just …

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy There is a popular song that is piped over the radio waves every year at this time that declares that this is the most wonderful time of the year. It is certainly …

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy This upcoming holiday appears to give more people difficulty than at any other time of the year. Traditions are unique to every culture and provide a valuable service …

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy Years ago someone told me of an incident at their loved one’s visitation when a visitor who no doubt meant well said something insensitive and hurtful without …

Events Church of God Bake Sale Nov. 22 Henderson Church of God Ladies Group will be doing a bake sale from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22.

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy Has anyone ever said anything to you or about you that was cruel, insensitive or untrue? Or have you ever committed a similar act toward someone else? I can remember …

Events Forty Forks Baptist Church Dinner and Hayride Nov. 12 Forty Forks Baptist Church’s yearly hayride and hot dog (chili)/marshmallow roast family event is Saturday, Nov. 12. Eating begins at 5 …

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy I was listening to a speech recently that reported that incidents of depression have so increased in numbers that it has overtaken heart disease as the number one …

Church of God Bake Sale Nov. 22 Henderson Church of God Ladies Group also will be doing a bake sale from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. Unity Baptist Church Stew Sale Oct. 29 Unity Baptist Church …

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy With the goal to encourage us all that we are better than we believe and stronger than we think, last week we discussed that we can succeed in spite of our losses in …

Events Church of God Taking Assistance Applications Oct. 19 and 20 Henderson Church of God will be taking application for needy families for Christmas on Oct. 19 and 20  from 4-7 p.m. at the …

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy Do you know of a family member who is struggling to manage an illness of their mind? Are you attempting to assist them in learning to accept their life much the same …

Events Forty Forks Baptist Harvest Festival Oct. 22 Forty Forks Baptist Church, 672 Ed Barham RD, Bethel Springs, 38315, will host their Harvest Festival from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 22. “Glow In The Dark” …

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy I was talking with an individual recently, and they commented on how the topic we had previously been discussing had much improved from our first meeting. I then posed …

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy “As I journey through life with its trouble and strife” is the opening line to the song, “Paradise Valley.” Yet along with many a joyful moment, life does have …

By David Coy Sunrise David Coy Alanis Morrisette at the end of her song “You Learn” sings, “You grieve, you learn/You choke, you learn/You laugh, you learn/You choose, you learn/You pray, you …