SHORT CUTS (May 26, 2022)

“The same people who wanted to create a ‘disinformation board’ also think that men can get pregnant. Can’t make it up.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: On staying positive, even when you don’t feel like it

Welcome, all, to the “front porch.”Recently, a couple of friends wrote and asked if we could write some on “positivity and purpose.”In their cases, they have been going through the recent loss of their dad.

OUT TO PASTOR: Doctors are always right

Last year I suffered what is referred to as a heart attack.I got to the hospital in time, so there was no any major damage. I had one artery known as the “Widow Maker” that was 90% blocked, which seemed to be a very serious thing.Who knew I even had a heart, but doctors are always right.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 9)

“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

Protecting people and property from wildfires

STATEPOINT – Today, one-third of all U.S. homes are in what are known as wildland-urban interface (WUI) zones, regions in or adjacent to areas prone to wildland fires.As with many types of disasters, wildland fires are increasing in severity and frequency.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 26, 2022

Ethan Brazell of Ennis received a Bachelor of Business Administration in information systems & leadership and ministry from Harding University.Maria Toker of Waxahachie and Rustin Rushing of Midlothian achieved the Dean’s List at Belmont University for the Spring 2022 semester.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 16 – 22

Howard, Thomas, 51, public intoxication.McNally, Lacey, 33, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Hernandez, Arturo, 32, disorderly conduct-discharge firearm, deadly conduct Felony 3.Guzman, Adrian, 32, poss marij <2oz.Collier, Sheila, 45, poss CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 2.Warren, Sydney, 33, theft prop >=$100<$750.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: May 6 – 19

Talton, Terry, 57, warrant arrest Dallas PD.Rodriguez, Anthony, 19, evading arrest.Brashear, Virginia, 42, warrant arrest Dallas PD.Williams, Braylon, 17, evading arrest.Banks, Janorris, 38, warrant arrest Glenn Heights PD, Ellis Co. Sheriff, Lancaster PD, Dallas PD.

PALMER ARRESTS: May 16 – 24

Castillo, Adrian, 37, DWI.Johnson, Diamond, 26, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle.

RED OAK ARRESTS: May 17 – 23

Hamilton, Jeremy, 30, failure to appear, speeding-school zone.Cedillo, Elizabeth, 23, DWI.Syfrett, Joshua, 35, poss CS pg1/1b <1g.Fennell, Aaron, 33, assault causes bodily injury-family member.Golden, David, 61, disorderly conduct discharge/display firearm.Rivera, Serina, 28, DWI/open container.