Bo Lossiah is working every day to further the Cherokee language and encourages its use, and he approaches it all with a boundless energy and positivity. 

Psalms 90:12 says, “So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.”

I was privileged to attend our Memorial Day service on Monday, May 26. It was beautifully done and overwhelming in its significance.

Many people decline to participate in the ministry because they feel they have nothing to offer. They are not speakers, teachers, leaders, or educators, and they do not think they are a vital part of the body of Christ. 

I can understand how frustrating it must be to be a government official these days. In a world where even the most delicate item about a person’s personal life can be easily “pulled up” on a website or social media page, readers can find out most things about most people and things in a few moments of research online.

I know you are not reading this for a history lesson on the life of a Roman soldier but now think about what Paul was saying when he wrote this. As soldiers for Christ, we must be willing and ready as dedicated and enlisted soldiers for His work 24/7 and not be distracted by our civilian life.

As I reach the golden age of 65 within a couple of weeks of this writing, anything that might shorten my days tends to catch my eye. I am an information junkie.

In the newsroom, we often hear about the “death of newspapers.” But, as a reporter at the One Feather, I do not worry about the death of our newspaper.