FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Excellence

Welcome, all, to the “front porch.”Over the past few weeks, we have plunged into a study of one of many people’s favorite books: the book of Philippians.When I asked on Facebook what book many of my friends who study with us wanted to study next, several came back immediately with “Philippians.

OUT TO PASTOR: It’s all in the script

Everybody is concerned about details in various aspects of life.I like overseeing the details of my life to make sure I’m going in the right direction.I’m not always going in the right direction, as you can imagine.However, everybody’s idea of detail management is not always the same.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 8)

“I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

6 easy tips to prepare and maintain your backyard

STATEPOINT – From backyard barbecues to water balloon fights, our outdoor spaces are home to some of our favorite memories. With warmer temperatures finally here, and everyone itching to get outside, preparing, and maintaining your outdoor space is a must, but it’s not everyone’s favorite chore.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 19, 2022)

Texas’ 7th Congressional Republican Party primary runoff election will be here at the Ferris Public Library on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.This election is to determine which Republican candidate will run in the district’s general election on November 8, 2022.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 9 – 15

Ochoa, Richard, 29, DWI, unl carrying weapon.Brown, Becky, 41, exp MVR, NPFR, NPFR, NPFR, exp MVR, NPFR.Manus, Marcello, 40 b m 05/09/2022 on view DWLI w/prev conviction.Launza, Andrea, 40, agg assault date/family/house member Felony 1, viol bond/protective order.Young, Dray, 22, theft of firearm.

PALMER ARRESTS: May 5

Castro, Ruben, 38, DWI, resisting arrest/transport.

RED OAK ARRESTS: May 2 – 15

Simmons, Paul, 32, fail to control speed, DWI.Agustin, Zuniga, 28, DWI.Aguilar, Primitive, 49, theft prop >=$750<$2,500.Waller, Valarie, 55, poss CS pg 1 <1g, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent.Monjaras-Gonzalez, Sergio, 36, public intoxication.Cargill, Brian, 22, DWI.

WILMER ARRESTS: May 2 – 15

Hall, Tony, 37, warrant arrest other agency.Juvenile, 16, DWI, unl carrying weapon.Patterson, Mariah, 19, unauth use of vehicle.Vazquez-Garcia, Jose, 31, DWI w/child under 15.Guzman-Avalos, Aaron, 37, DWI.Bason, Michael, 27, poss CS pg 1 <1g, unl carry weapon w/felony conv.

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