PROCLAIMING TRUTH: Living in an age of deception

“We live in a world where trickery and deceit are found in the home, at the workplace, in the church, in government. Everywhere people are deceiving and being deceived.”Are there occasions when we believe deceitful practices are ethical because we feel the ends justify it?

OUT TO PASTOR: I feel sorry for my good-looking friends

The one place in our humble residence I would prefer to avoid, especially in the morning, is my bathroom. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has her bathroom, and I have mine.I make visiting my bathroom in the morning as quick as possible.

The miracles of Jesus (part 5)

And behold, a leper came and worshipped Him, saying, “Lord if You are willing, You can make me clean.” – Matthew 8:2The lingering question from many of the saints today is, “Does God heal?”Well, does He?

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 8, 2023)

The library is located at 301 E. 10th St., across from Mutz Ballpark. Library staff may be reached at ferrislibrary@ferristexas.gov or (972) 544-2110, Option 9.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (June 8, 2023)

Nathalie Hernandez and Lindsey Watson of Ennis, Sadie Hinz of Italy, Faith Patterson of Midlothian, and Emily Barnes of Red Oak were named to Stephen F. Austin State University’s President’s Honor Roll for spring 2023.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 26 – June 4

Torres, Sammy, 22, assault causes bodily injury, kidnapping, unlawful restraint.Horne, Timothy, 45, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g Felony 3.  Brigman, Gerry, 65, criminal mischief >=$2,500<$30,000, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, burglary of coin operated/collection machine.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: May 19 – June 1

Johnson, Antonea, 33, Dallas Co. Sheriff’s Office warrant.Solomon, Judge, 59, DWI.Holmes, Tommy, 28, felon in poss of a firearm, escape custody.Taylor, Jordan, 20, public intoxication, assault on peace officer.Torres-Cisneros, Betzabet, 29, DWI.Young, Katrina, 40, assault-family violence.

WILMER ARRESTS: May 22 – June 4

Castillo, Fernando, 17, unl carrying weapon.Barnhardt, Shawn, 26, assault family/house member impede breath.Woodward, Brandon, 36, agg assault w/deadly weapon.Contreras, Eric, 26, warrant arrest other agency.Florencio-Camacho, Nahim, 30, DWI 2nd.

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BILLY GLENN HART, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR THE ESTATE OF ROGER HILL, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, June 8, 2023. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of ROGER HILL, Deceased, were issued on May 30, 2023 in Cause No.