FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: A flame still burns on Washington Hill

Good week to all: Welcome to the “front porch.”With all that's going on – and has been going on for a long time – I thought about our country, its old-time values from three-hundred years ago, and its steady decline. The flame even flickers dim, sometimes. We’ll have to keep it fanned.

OUT TO PASTOR: A switch in time – on my behind

Recently, I was reminded of my father’s passing 12 years ago. It’s funny how time quickly goes by, and then something happens to remind you of the past.When I was growing up, spankings were normal. And, for someone like me, those spankings were quite regular.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 2)

And when Jesus saw that he was sorrowful, He said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” – LUKE 18:24Jesus had stripped away all of the crutches and religious notions that the boy was holding on to.

MARCH FEATURED FUGITIVE FROM TULIA CAPTURED IN OREGON

AUSTIN – March’s Featured Fugitive James Bishop is back in custody following his arrest on March 28 near Ashland, Ore.No Crime Stoppers reward will be paid.James Mark Bishop, 49, of Tulia, was arrested in a rural area east of Medford, Ore., by the U.S.

How to make tax season a breeze

STATEPOINT – While filing taxes can be anxiety-provoking, there’s no need to stress.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: March 28 – April 3

Waller, Valerie, 55, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent Felony 3.Arzola, Alfredo, 20, DWI.Carrizales, Adan, 29, poss CS pg 2 <1g.Aquino, Cesar, 25, theft prop >=$100<$750, ICE detainer.Griffin, Crystal, 45, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: March 25 – 31

Hernandez, Christopher, 30, warrant arrest Dallas PD.Ford, Myles, 24, warrant arrest Mesquite PD.Johnson, Vondric, 21, warrant arrest Dallas Co. Sheriff.Bailey, Tazia, 36, assault-family violence.Lewis, Anthony, 42, assault fam/house member impede breath.

PALMER ARRESTS: March 27

Mendez, Ubaldo, 28, DWI 2nd.Gonzalez, Daniel, 24, DWI 3rd.

RED OAK ARRESTS: March 24 – April 3

Espinoza Mendez, Noe, 31, DWI/open container.Arceo, Alvaro, 18, criminal mischief >=$750<$2,500.Stone, Michael, 34, DWLI, failure to appear.Waller, Valerie, 55, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent.Contreras, Max, 23, poss CS pg 2 >=4g < 400g, unl carrying weapon.

WILMER ARRESTS: March 28 – April 1

Wood, Curtis, 41, public intoxication.Johnson, Isiah, 20, warrant arrest other agency.Sandoval, Martin, 37, DWI.