HOPE FOR TODAY: Does obedience to God matter?

Often I engage with people in conversations about God and the Bible. Many times I do not know where they stand with God until we begin talking. More often than not, I hear “I believe in God,” “I pray,” “I’ve asked for forgiveness,” “I’ve been baptized,” or even “Jesus is my Savior and Lord.

OBITUARY: Melvin Ray Mullins

Melvin Ray Mullins, age 86 of Dallas, passed away August 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving and dedicated family. He was born in April of 1934 to the late Bill and Gertrude (Redden) Mullins in Palmer.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: To pray as my friend Doug prayed will be enough

Welcome this week to the “front porch.” Reading on the power of prayer recently, I thought of Doug Miller. Doug was a great West-Virginia prayer-man we knew for a long time, until he left us all prematurely a couple of years ago.

OUT TO PASTOR: Oh, for a life like my kitty

The other night the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were watching the news on TV. All it showed was riots, looting, and chaos, which has become the normal. After a while, I heard a deep sigh on the other side of the room, and somebody say, “What’s wrong with people?

DPS seeks information in 1979 slaying of Dallas child

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking leads in the 1979 homicide of 7-year-old Elizabeth Lynne Barclay, and an increased reward of up to $6,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for her death if the tip is received before the...

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (August 27, 2020)

THIS WEEK IN AMERICAN HISTORY (August 24-25)

During the War of 1812, Washington, D.C., was invaded by British forces that burned the Capitol, the White House and most other public buildings along with a number of private homes. The burning was in retaliation for the earlier American burning of York (Toronto).

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: August 17 – 23

Hamilton, Romonique, 24, accident involving damage to vehicle, intoxication assault w/vehicle Felony 3, harassment. Johnson, Kobe, 17, theft prop >=$100<$750. Young, Nathan, 29, theft prop >=$100<$750. Ortega, Ariadne, 20, DWI. Villatorro, Juan, 25, probation violation - poss marij <2oz.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: August 14 – August 20

Robertson, Cleveland, 25, warrant arrest Dallas County Sheriff. Torres, Oscar, 53, assault causes bodily injury, warrant arrest Dallas County Sheriff. Wright, Antoinette, 40, aggravated assault w/deadly weapon.

PALMER ARRESTS: August 16 – 22

Ortega, Ariadne, 20, DWI. Sexton, Dylan, 20, evading arrest/det w/ vehicle. Brown, Malik, 18, evading arrest/det w/vehicle Felony 3, unl carrying weapon. Carter, Dangelo, 21, evading arrest/det w/vehicle Felony 3, unl carrying weapon.