My voice, a whisper on the wind Belies the fire that stirs within A piercing pain from hatred’s arrows The hopelessness of tomorrows My breathing shallow – I’m lacking breath This time I feel it will be death But for such a time as this I prayed, Holy Spirit assist! Make my voice strong andContinue reading “Poetry Pep Talk: “For Such a Time as This””
Author Archives: Lancaster Speaks Up
What Would Jesus Do in the Library?
Written by April Madres, Manheim Township. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on January 31, 2023 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. As a 1990s teenager, the expression “What Would Jesus Do or WWJD” was everywhere. It was written onContinue reading “What Would Jesus Do in the Library?”
About April Madres, Manheim Township
April Madres, a Philly native, became a Lancasterian in December 2020. Her daytime gig is a learning strategist for the federal government. Outside of work, you can find her running, writing children’s books, trying out new recipes and navigating parenthood with a teen and tween.
Reasons to Read the January 6th Report
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published on January 22, 2023 in LNP/LancasterOnline. Reprinted here with permission from the author. Lancaster Public Library’s mission is, as the headline on a column in the Jan. 8 Sunday LNP | LancasterOnline Perspective section put it, “Essential to democracy.” This mission should motivateContinue reading “Reasons to Read the January 6th Report”
Read the Report About Trump
Written by Joseph Manning, Warwick Township. This piece was first published on January 15, 2023 in LancasterOnline/LNP. Reprinted here with permission from the author. Word is out and Donald Trump is in trouble. The January 6th Committee released its report clearly showing that Mr. Trump is known to have a major responsibility for planning, coordinating,Continue reading “Read the Report About Trump”
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You’re VOTING!!
Beware of False Prophets and False Theologies Abounding in Lancaster County
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb,West Lampeter. This piece was first published on September 16, 2022 in LNP/LancasterOnline. Reprinted here with permission from the author. Beware of falling for the false prophets and false theologies abounding in Lancaster County. Thankfully, the LNP editorial board (08/28/2022), journalists, and readers are warning us. Jesus and theContinue reading “Beware of False Prophets and False Theologies Abounding in Lancaster County”
Thank You to GOP Leaders Speaking Out
Written by Joseph Manning, Warwick Township. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on July 30, 2022 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. To the GOP leaders who are publicly endorsing Attorney Josh Shapiro, for governor (LNP 7/7/22), thank you.Continue reading “Thank You to GOP Leaders Speaking Out”
Kudos for Book Access
Written by Joseph Manning, Warwick Township. This piece was first published here, the LancasterSpeaksUp.com blog, on July 27, 2022 with permission from the author. It has been submitted to LancasterOnline/LNP for consideration as a Letter to the Editor. Kudos to the Warwick School District School Board member, Ed Browne, for disagreeing with parents who wantContinue reading “Kudos for Book Access”
Some Perspective on Russia, Putin
Written by Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, West Lampeter. This piece was first published on February 27, 2022 in LancasterOnline. Reprinted here with permission from the author. Franklin & Marshall College professor Abby Schrader’s Feb. 20 Sunday LNP op-ed shed light on why Russian President Vladimir Putin has been obsessed with annexing Ukraine and attemptingContinue reading “Some Perspective on Russia, Putin”
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