COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (February 16, 2023)

OPINION: Illegal Migrants Millions, American Veterans 0

Scorecards matter.Last Sunday’s Super Bowl 38-35 victory by the Chiefs over the Eagles gave Kansas City bragging rights over Philadelphia as NFL champions.Today’s headlines could also read “Raptors 5+, Chinese Communist balloons 0.

OPINION: Joe Biden’s delusional State of the Union

After watching last Tuesday’s State of the Union address, I have just one question:Has there ever before in American history been such a clear-cut example of a political figure being so disconnected from reality, so totally, completely, Marie Antoinette “Let them eat cake!” out of touch?

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (February 16, 2023)

OBSERVATIONS“The Chinese spy balloon incident appears to have quickly evolved from embarrassing national security failure to national farce.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Are you ready to wake-up yet?

I read this and it made me think, I know what percentage I am in these days.1% controls the world; 4% are the puppets; 90% are asleep; 5% know and try to wake up the 90%; And the 1% use the 4% to prevent the 5% from waking up the 90%.So, there’s that.

SPEAKING TRUTH: Responding with honor. Resisting retaliation

But how does God say we should respond when someone wrongs us? His Word tells us to “never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.

OUT TO PASTOR: Another celebration in the bank

This month, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I celebrate the 52nd anniversary of our engagement.And in August, it’ll be the 52nd anniversary of our wedding.I can’t believe we have been together for 52 years. But, alas, here it is.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 42)

Then the Lord sent Nathan to David. And he came to him, and said to him: “There were two men in one city, one rich and the other poor. The rich man had exceedingly many flocks and herds.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 16, 2023)

The Ferris Public Library has our Black History books on display. There are biographies and the telling of events that have taken place throughout history. The library has books for all ages displayed. Come by and check them out.The Dewitt County Shutterbugs Photography Contest is underway.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: February 16, 2023

Kailyn Glanton of Midlothian earned Dean’s List honors at The University of Tampa for the Fall 2022 semester.Nathan Cantrell of Midlothian was named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at Presbyterian College.Lacey Wilson of Midlothian was named to Mississippi State University’s fall 2022 Dean’s List.