About this blog: Discussing religion, spirituality and values. About the writers: Amy Umble is the religion reporter for The Free Lance-Star. Janet Marshall is the religion editor for The Free Lance-Star.
Massaponax High valedictorian to leave on mission for LDS Church
Megan Kemmey, who was the 2011 valedictorian for Massaponax High School, will leave Tuesday for Santiago Chili where she will begin missionary service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day …more
May 13th, 2013
Growing LDS Church adds a new Stafford congregation
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has recently added its 15th congregation in the Fredericksburg area. Called the Accokeek Ward, it will serve a growing population of Mormons …more
May 9th, 2013
Local Latter-Day Saints build a cruise ship
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are transforming their southern Stafford building into a cruise ship this week. Church leaders expect more than 1,000 young men …more
May 6th, 2013
Ladysmith church dedicates new space
The Rev. Arthur Umbach, director of spiritual life and facilitator for the Southeastern District of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, presided over the dedication of the Christ Lutheran Church annex, …more
April 17th, 2013
Lifepoint pastor talks about finding God’s dreams for you
Daniel Floyd, senior pastor at Lifepoint Church, has published a book about pursuing God’s vision for your life. Here is a Q and A with Floyd: Q: What inspired you …more
February 15th, 2013
RELIGION: Life is fleeting, so leave a lasting spiritual legacy
BY HEATHER ABLONDI / FOR THE FREE LANCE-STAR Archaeologists in London recently announced that skeletal remains found underneath a parking lot in Leicester belong to England’s much-maligned monarch Richard III. King …more
February 15th, 2013
New store goes beyond offering postal services
BY CATHY JETT / THE FREE LANCE–STAR Spotsylvania County residents who dread braving heavy traffic on State Route 3 to get to a post office have a new option. Roz and …more
February 12th, 2013
On TV and in real life, pride leads to a fall
BY HEATHER ABLONDI Every so often, a television series comes along that is so gripping it becomes a part of our collective conversation. I am reminded of shows from my …more
February 2nd, 2013
Being told what to do is hard, but try to listen
BY HEATHER ABLONDI I truly believe that the first person to use the phrase “terrible twos” had not yet experienced the joy of parenting a 3-year-old. A 3-year-old child can …more
January 26th, 2013
Te’o case a lesson in lying
BY HEATHER ABLONDI In recent weeks, the sports world has been rocked by the revelation that Notre Dame football player and Heisman Trophy finalist Manti Te’o’s deceased girlfriend never existed. …more
