FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Preacher Miller sure did learn to walk the walk

Welcome, friends, to the “front porch.”In August of 1997, we started writing for my hometown paper in LaGrange, Georgia. We are currently celebrating our twenty-fifth year of sending columns and stories back home.

OUT TO PASTOR: A day trip in the “Sissy Van”

Last week was the first anniversary of my heart attack.My celebratory plan was to go to McDonald’s for a double cheeseburger, large fries, and a chocolate milkshake.I tried to keep my plan secret, at least from someone in the house, but I failed most miserably.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 30)

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.

CONSTITUTIONAL MINUTE #20

Heed the words of Daniel Webster in his 4th of July Oration, 1802:“The politician that undertakes to improve a Constitution with as little thought as a farmer sets about mending his plow is no master of his trade.

Steps you can take to care for yourself during the holidays

STATEPOINT – With seasonal stressors like end-of-year work deadlines, gift shopping and hosting potentially weighing on you, plus all those extra sweets and indulgent foods to nibble on, the holiday season may be the happiest time of year, but it’s not always the healthiest.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (November 24, 2022)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: November 14 – 20

Anguiano, Jose, 35, public intoxication.Carter, McTasha, 33, failure to appear-duty on striking unattended car.Mason, Kyrikus, 35, unl carrying weapon.Bridgewater, Joshua, 38, criminal mischief >=$30,000<$150,000 Felony 3.Amador, Aldo, 21, engaging in organized criminal activity.

PALMER ARRESTS: November 13

Gutierrez, Renaldo, 56, DWI.

RED OAK ARRESTS: November 14 – 21

Speed, Marcus, 22, poss marij <=4oz>2oz, theft of firearm, unl carrying weapon.Speed, Marcus, 44, public intoxication-TDJC Austin Parole Board.Chandler, Mark, 48, parole violation-burglary of habitation.Villalobos, Jesus, 29, fail to ID fugitive intent/give false info, failure to appear.

WILMER ARRESTS: November 14 – 20

Hawkins, Shaterria, 25, warrant arrest other agency.Gillespie, Damon, 29, warrant arrest other agency.Oliver, Jordan, 22, poss marij <= 5lbs>4oz, warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency, warrant arrest other agency.Gamez, Fernando, 21, warrant arrest other agency.