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March 16th, 2026

Christian Times

Coronavirus: Your spirit is stronger

By: Michael Grant, J.D. President of United Security Financial and the past president of the National Bankers Association A storm is passing over Planet Earth. It has picked up momentum. It is wreaking havoc on human beings of every stripe. It is not bounded by geography, nationality, economic status or age. All are threatened. But we must keep in mind: The storm is … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Your spirit is stronger

The blended family (Week 1)

Have you ever watched the television series, The Brady Bunch? This 1960s series starred Mike, widowed architect with three sons, Greg, Peter and Bobby. Mike married Carol, who had three daughters of her own (Marcia, Jan and Cindy). After the wife and daughters take on the Brady surname, they become known as The Brady Bunch. The blended family, Mike's live-in housekeeper Alice … [Read more...] about The blended family (Week 1)

Spring into a healthy spiritual lifestyle (Conclusion)

As you spring into a healthier spiritual lifestyle, know that praying is not only a key to spiritual growth, but partnering with others in prayer can galvanize active and consistent prayer! Prayer is an important and necessary spiritual discipline for every believer. Prayer is so necessary, that our spiritual growth depends on it. Thus, prayer must be a continual practice of … [Read more...] about Spring into a healthy spiritual lifestyle (Conclusion)

In times like these….

By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Be still and know that I am God” - Psalm 46:10 These are unusual times indeed. No one could have ever envisioned that a time would come when public worship services would be canceled. Many people are hurting because they are not able to gather and fellowship; religious leaders are grieved because they cannot physically meet and see … [Read more...] about In times like these….

Spring into a healthy spiritual lifestyle (Week 3)

“Pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances…” - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 This month you are being inspired to spring into a healthy lifestyle. The first week offered suggestions for a healthier physical lifestyle, the balance of this month has been dedicated to developing/ maintaining a healthy spiritual lifestyle. This week’s topic is Prayer. Prayer is very … [Read more...] about Spring into a healthy spiritual lifestyle (Week 3)

Milwaukee loses two well known community figures, James ‘Catfish’ Gladney and Lenard ‘Lenny’ Wells

James "Catfish" Gladney James Gladney, better known as "Catfish," was a Milwaukee native who graduated from North Division High School. On September 1, 1987 James "Catfish" Gladney became the proud owner of Catfish Lounge located on the corner of Teutonia and Nash. The location has never changed and neither has the tradition of celebrating family, fun and good times. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee loses two well known community figures, James ‘Catfish’ Gladney and Lenard ‘Lenny’ Wells

Spring into a healthy spiritual lifestyle (Week 2)

“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God…” - Psalm 42:1-2a If you were to visit most exercise gyms, you will discover they are full with people who don’t want to pay the price of ignoring their bodies, but too often believers suffer from the opposite malady: an apparent unconcern with matters … [Read more...] about Spring into a healthy spiritual lifestyle (Week 2)

A Message from Father Michael Betram of St. Benedict & St. Francis Churches

Dear friends, This past weekend was eerily quiet for me without having Mass with you. But at the same time, it created a silence and a quiet that drew me into the season of Lent in a very reflective way. I hope some of the same was your experience. As we are only entering this time of the Coronavirus, I am canceling weekend Masses at St. Benedict and St. Francis for the next … [Read more...] about A Message from Father Michael Betram of St. Benedict & St. Francis Churches

Spring into a healthy spiritual lifestyle (Week 1)

“…grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” - 2 Peter 3:18 This month’s series is offered to encourage you as we near the season of Spring to spring into a healthy spiritual lifestyle. This week’s topic is the benefits of Bible study. If you yearn for a closer relationship with God by tapping into and experiencing the transforming power of … [Read more...] about Spring into a healthy spiritual lifestyle (Week 1)