JAMESTOWN, NY -- True genuine faith is reflected by the company we choose to keep. The character of the ones we consider to be our closest personal associations is the character that is soon to be our own. Those we fellowship with have the character we have personally endorsed. You will always assume full responsibility for the actions of those ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY -- Dear Pastor, does God control the weather? Around this time of the year (due to impending spring storms) we get asked this question. If the question was simply, “Can God control the weather?” the answer would be yes. There are many instances recorded in the Bible where God’s power directed the weather. The Book ... Read More

The world is slowly but surely digitizing with each passing day. In an effort to bring everyone up to speed on all things technological, we are beginning a weekly column called ‘Tech Training 101’ where the Chautauqua Star’s own Scott Wise will guide readers through the basics of computing. Lesson 5: Using the Internet Last week ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY -- The only way to live in this world is to live above it. Ephesians 2:6 says that God has “raised us up together and made us sit together in HEAVENLY PLACES in Christ Jesus.” Look at the words God has used to describe the people of God! We are “raised”, we are “up”, we are “together”, ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY -- Dear Pastor, does God use bad things to teach us? First of all, we need to see that the bad things in our life do not come from God. Jesus clearly tells us in John 10:10 “The thief (the devil) does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I (Jesus) have come that they may have life, and that they may have it ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY -- Stashed away in the back of a closet in my parents’ house is a box of dog-eared photographs that collectively map out my childhood. Among those snapshots of birthday parties long forgotten and and unfortunate fourth-grade haircuts, there is a small stack of some of my favorite photos in the box, ones from a week I spent at Camp ... Read More

On today's radar, Yesterday I spoke about Cross Roads Market Opening Day. Today, I'll be talking about Blue Heron Inn's Irish Sunday. Blue Heron Inn's Irish Sunday The Blue Heron Inn is calling the first Sunday of the month “Irish Sunday”. The event will include a group of regional Irish players sit ... Read More

On today's radar, Yesterday I spoke about SUNY Fredonia Outdoor Reception and Presidential Gala honoring Dennis Hefner. Today, I'll be talking about the Crossroads Market Opening Day. Cross Roads Market Opening Day On May 5 the Cross Roads Market will open for the 2012 season. The opening day will include a celebration ... Read More

On today's radar, Yesterday I spoke about Centaur Stride Therapeutic Riding Center Benefit Concert Featuring Big Leg Emma. Today, I'll be talking about the SUNY Fredonia Outdoor Reception and Presidential Gala honoring Dennis Hefner. SUNY Fredonia Outdoor Reception and Presidential Gala honoring Dennis Hefner SUNY ... Read More

Rev. Timothy Stahlman, Contributing Writer JAMESTOWN, NY -- We have many voices intruding into our lives today. Cell phones, TV, movies, internet, music, and radio are delivering more voices into our lives than at any other time in history. And as we turn up the volume on those voices we may be reducing the ... Read More