Cynthia J. Thomas

Wonderbooks, produced by Playaway Products, are a curated collection of print books, each accompanied by its own audiobook right inside; kids can simply press “play” to read along with their favorites.

Continuing my study of the minor prophets, I find those guys exceptionally relatable in light of current events. A few days ago, though, a verse jumped out at me as not only meaningful in context of biblical prophecy, but in personal context as well. That verse was Habakkuk 2:2, “Write down this vision, and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it” (BSB). If you’re not familiar with Habakkuk, his prophetic writings were in the context of waiting. The northern...

It’s almost fall, hot weather notwithstanding, and time to mark your calendar for one of the area’s fastest-growing fall festivals: Harvest Moon in Forsyth is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, at Shoals Bend Park in Forsyth and will offer a great selection of vendors, games, activities and food. A highlight this year will be “Harvest Moon Bingo,” a fun way to turn your festival visit into the opportunity to win prizes! The game will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. See the Forsyth Area Chamber...