FRONT PORCH GOSPEL: Scholars Henry, Maclaren join us on the ‘Front Porch’ (part 2)

Today I want to take you to an excerpt of Maclaren’s writing, this based on Nathanael’s confession in John 1, where he declares, “Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel” (v. 49). Mr.

HOPE FOR TODAY: America’s future

When the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, our forefathers built their hopes of the nation’s survival on some important principles. John Witherspoon, one of the Declaration signers wrote, “Nothing is more certain than that a...

OUT TO PASTOR: My favorite day of the week... is tomorrow

It was one of those weeks when the more I completed, the more I had to do. These are not my favorite kind of weeks. So frustrating. During these weeks, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage finagles her infamous “Honey-Do-List” in my direction.

Why are there so many homeless, when the economy is so strong?

Thanks to President Trump, America’s economy is thriving. Unfortunately, it isn’t enough for thousands who have been left behind due to the opioid epidemic. The numbers tell the story: 191,000 private-sector jobs were created in June.

Reckless comparisons of the border crisis to concentration camps and the Holocaust are unfortunate — and dangerous

Faced with an unprecedented surge in illegal immigration at the southern border – more than 350,000 people were apprehended between March and May entering the country illegally or seeking asylum, more than double the normal rate, according to U.S.

Maypearl’s Cameron Luedke wins Grand Champion at 2019 Texas Junior Angus Association Show

the 2019 Texas Junior Angus Association State Show Angus exhibitors led 189 entries at the 2019 Texas Junior Angus Association State Show, June 8-9 in Belton. Garrett Knebel, Bozeman, Mont., evaluated the entries before naming champions.

Glenn Heights dance students score big at prestigious international dance competition

Glenn Heights’ Milah’s School of Dance students Saria Lozada, 7, and Brisa Arellano, 18, represented the United States at the Dance Award Europe: Grand Prix Italia, bringing home 2nd and 3rd place as a country (not scored as individuals) for Lyrical Dance and Classical Ballet The five-day event...

FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CORNER – MICHAEL MARTINEZ

So, how is this going to be? Was your call for service to “fit in” or was your call to spare your God given qualities and skills in service of your fellow men and women of Ferris, Texas, to improve city wide atmosphere and the quality of life of our stakeholders?

FERRIS HISTORY FADING

Another piece of Ferris history gave way to a wrecking crew this past week. The old Ferris Nursing Home, 201 E 5th St, is giving way to new residential and commercial development on 5th Street.

Council split on city property turned into bar extension

FERRIS – The Ferris City Alley Park was back on the minds of residents in Ferris this week. The city council voted against a motion made by councilmember Sherie Chapman Monday night to discuss and rewrite the city’s contract concerning The Ferris Bar & Grill and its use of the alley park.