FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The wilderness is still a great metaphor

Welcome, all, to the “front-porch.”A lot of water had flowed down the river, as we say, since our last visit, both literally and figuratively.We completed our long-awaited second trip into the wilderness of Yellowstone in five days, from July 10-14.

OUT TO PASTOR: Do I need to repeat that?

Of all the holidays during the year that I like, my birthday is at the bottom of the list.Now that I’m at my current age, I prefer not to be reminded that I’m getting older. All a birthday does for me is tell me I’m just getting older. Who wants to be reminded of that?

NOTABLE QUOTABLES: August 4, 2022

THE BIG LIE“Virtually nothing signals that this period in the second quarter is recessionary.” – White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese“When you look at the economy … [Biden] was able to turn it back on when he walked in. Businesses were shut down. Schools were shut down.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 17)

“And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.

5 ways to support teachers this Fall

FAMILY FEATURES – Throughout the pandemic, teachers have gone above and beyond for their students, becoming not just educators, but also counselors, role models and friends to their students by supporting their overall well-being.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (August 4, 2022)

The Ferris Public Library has the school supply list for all of Ferris ISD schools. Be sure to come by before the Tax-free weekend Friday, August 5, through Sunday, August 7, 2022 and get the list for your child’s school.Our book sale will be ending at the end of August.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 20 – 28

Davenport, Trevor, 27, Ennis, agg robbery Felony 1, unlawful restraint.Hines, Keymon, 27, Ennis, agg robbery Felony 1, unlawful restraint, NPFR.Ramos, Aaron, 22, Ellis Co., forgery financial instrument.Bates, Darryl, 60, Midlothian, DWI 2nd.Bohlen, Christopher, 38, Ellis Co.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: July 15 – 28

Moreno, Marta, 39, warrant arrest Glenn Heights PD.Carrillo, Tomas, 31, DWI.Gilbert, Brittanie, 31, assualt causes bodily injury-family violence, warrant arrest Mansfield PD.Chambers, Trevin, 24, warrant arrest Glenn Heights PD, Dallas Co. Sheriff.Mays, Chaka, 46, warrant arrest Dallas PD.

PALMER ARRESTS: July 29 – 31

King, Tandre, 27, forgery financial instrument.Fuentes, Jorge, 19, theft of firearm.Fernandez-Arandia, Jose, 42, DWI 3rd or more.

WILMER ARRESTS: July 25 – 31

Spearman, Rodrick, 24, warrant arrest other agency.Valdez, Jesus, 34, poss CS pg 1 <1g.Greathouse, Kevin, 32, warrant arrest other agency.Beltran-Lopez, Euscbio, 35, DWI.