OCTOBER 21: Waxahachie 31, Mansfield 20

MANSFIELD – Calvin Simpson-Hunt returned a fumble 95 yards for a touchdown to break a 3-3 tie in the final seconds of the first quarter and Keith Abney intercepted a wide receiver hitch pass and carried it 43 yards for a touchdown to make it 24-3 early in the second half.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Is that the old ship of Zion? (part 2)

In our last visit, we introduced the idea of Zion’s being a beautiful name of “Zion” that is splashed throughout the deep writings of the Old Testament prophets.

OUT TO PASTOR: How old is too old?

I have never thought too much about my age.After all, you cannot choose when you will be born. Age is just a matter of thinking, and thinking is not my strong suit.The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage recently asked me, “How old do you think you are?

The dynamics of discipleship (part 27)

And the devil said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” – LUKE 4:3Jesus was tired, hungry, and thirsty from His 40-day fast when the devil questioned Him about who He was.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (October 27, 2022)

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: The fine art of censorship, banning and whatnot!

I am going to cover a few items here this week so listen up – the topic “banning” and maybe we can throw “censorship” in too, just for good measure.As an aside, I am going to throw out another amazing idea – how about banning lies.

OPINION: So much for American energy independence

I remember staring out the window of my mom’s brown Pontiac LeMans as we waited in a two-block-long line at the gas station during the 1970s oil embargo.Even as a kid, I understood energy independence would have alleviated the crisis in which we found ourselves.

OPINION: At the edge of winter – a crucial contest

During the next two weeks, the American people will go to the polls in an extraordinary opportunity to decide the future for our country.“We the People” will determine which political party will lead the 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the 100 members of the U.S. Senate.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (October 27, 2022)

NON COMPOS MENTIS“You elected the highest-ranking black Indian, with Indian background, woman, in American history to be vice president.” – Joe Biden“My legislation says there can be no more than eight bullets in a round, okay?”  – Joe Biden FRIENDLY FIRE“No, the border is not secure.

Pain management options for youth sports injuries

STATEPOINT – Youth sports are an important part of a child’s social and emotional development and fuel a healthy and active lifestyle.However, sports can result in injuries that may leave players sidelined.