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What if God is not dead, Christ has risen, and human consciousness does endure for eternity? What if the Bible not only corroborates what has been experienced by millions of people during Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) but also reinforces that which is exactly what should be expected?

Local writer and artist, Cheryl Lynne Lucas, shares memories of her Oregon childhood. Life is a bowl of cherries— well, at least my bowl of cherries. My upstairs bedroom in our two-story duplex at the edge of a little town held a special opportunity: a cherry tree!

Today is the ninth day of 2026 and the 20th day of winter. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1788, Connecticut ratified the U.S. Constitution and became the fifth U.S. state.

DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship for almost two years with an incredible man who makes my heart sing. We are both in our mid-30s. I have three children. He has one whom, for lack of better words, his own parents co-parent.

DEAR ABBY: My husband is battling cancer. He has good days and bad days. He is not at the end, but he can no longer do a lot of things for himself. At this point, we are very busy with doctors and treatments. We have 14 medical treatments this month alone.

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for 18 years. Everyone we know thinks we are married, but we never got it on paper. He has always been less empathetic than I would like, and there’s a lot of stuff I either had to accept or move on.

DEAR ABBY: My wife’s nephew is getting divorced. The process seems to be amicable; there was no cheating or abuse. They have two children. Even though the soon-to-be-ex, “Michelle,” has always been welcoming and nice, my wife’s family has circled the wagons.

DEAR ABBY: I lost my beloved puppy, “Truffle,” nine months ago. She was almost 15. I had to euthanize her because she was ill and suffering. I cannot begin to describe the depth of grief I’m experiencing. Her loss has been harder for me than any human loss.

After getting in around two in the morning from helping Jackie, the mare, give birth to her new little filly, I was exhausted. I ate quickly and went to bed. But I didn’t dare sleep too long. The temperature was below zero, and the wind cut right through you.

Last time, we touched upon the frequently reported phenomenon known as terminal lucidity. As the name implies, terminal lucidity occurs in patients who have long since become catatonic due to disease or trauma affecting brain function.