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OUT TO PASTOR: Is time a friend or an enemy?
News Staff
The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were locked in a hopeless Mexican standoff. She was effectively arguing her side of the issue and I was, well, let’s say I was not agreeing. I will not say who won, just that it wasn’t me.
Thu, 02/28/2019 - 00:00
OBITUARY: Richard Henry Walker
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Richard Henry Walker, the son of Albert Eugene and Nancy Kaye (Hatfield) Walker was born Jan. 4, 1973 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and departed this life on Feb. 5, 2019 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 46 years, 1 month and 11 days.
Thu, 02/28/2019 - 00:00
The believer’s mission statement (part 1)
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“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings (the gospel of Jesus Christ) to the poor.” – Isaiah 61:1
The prophet Isaiah prophesied of the beginning of the Messiah’s ministry years ahead in the future.
Thu, 02/28/2019 - 00:00
If Congressional GOP votes to overturn national emergency declaration to build wall, they will prove President Trump is right... about the swamp
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By declaring a national emergency on the southern border and at least attempting to repurpose military construction funds to the wall – whether for steel or concrete barriers or both – President Donald Trump has politically inoculated himself against Congress’ failure to deliver on his signature...
Thu, 02/28/2019 - 00:00
What’s really important in America?
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Every day we face life. What is really important?
Social Security? We pay into Social Security all of our working lives. When we reach our sixties we anticipate collecting the benefits promised to us. Some will collect income at 62 while others will not collect it until 66.2 or later.
Thu, 02/28/2019 - 00:00
It’s Texas time in border fight as Lone Star State called on to declare emergency, too
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Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) got it 100 percent correct when in response to President Donald trump’s declaration of a national emergency on the southern border he suggested that the state of Texas “should also consider a similar declaration” of national emergency due to the illegal...
Thu, 02/28/2019 - 00:00
Ferris water issues continue
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FERRIS – With the exception of City Councilwoman Sherie Chapman getting upset with City Manager Bill Jordan about resident’s water being shut off without notice, the special-called meeting on Monday, Feb. 25 was unusually quiet and orderly.
Thu, 02/28/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: Feb 28, 2019
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Monday we have Mindfulness Movement – come learn about the benefits of mindfulness movement during our MONDAY MOTIVATION!
Wednesday will be Wellness Wednesday – we will be doing some inside walking, during our WEDNESDAY WELLNESS!
Thu, 02/28/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (Feb. 28, 2019)
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Mrs. Bea Wallace commissioned Rick Brettell to help her publish a book on the South Creek Ranch as a tribute to her late husband, Mr. Ray Wallace. This book is fabulous. It has superbly captured photographs and fascinating text filled with history.
Thu, 02/28/2019 - 00:00
A TASTY TAKE ON TRENDY TOAST
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FAMILY FEATURES – While many food trends come and go, some desired food traits seemingly never go out of style. For example, dishes that provide nutritional benefits will pretty much always be popular, along with types of foods that can be customized to match personalized preferences and tastes.
Thu, 02/28/2019 - 00:00