Life School teachers host drive-through Summer send-off for students

RED OAK – At Life School Red Oak Elementary, teachers, staff, and families reconnected through a summer send-off drive-through parade on Friday, May 22.

Magical reopening at Theatre Rocks!

ENNIS – After a long delay, Theatre Rocks! invites the community to venture out and enjoy some laughs and an entertaining story with the world premiere of “An Orphan’s Adventure” by H. Lee McMillion, which runs June 5 to 20.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (June 4, 2020)

Is this the end of America?

One need look no further than the dichotomy between those peacefully protesting against the murder and manslaughter of George Floyd and those who are exploiting it by burning and pillaging cities across America to realize that this is a battle for the heart and soul of America.

THE FEDERALIST: Trump went to church. The rest of the country must follow — now

President Donald Trump went to church Monday. That isn’t exactly accurate. There was no chorus of worship, no corporate prayer, no holy reverence, no gathering of believers, and thus no church.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK (June 4, 2020)

Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus prays with protesters outside of the Tarrant County courthouse in downtown Fort Worth on Monday, June 1, 2020. Shortly after, Kraus pulled his officers back, leaving the scene with no arrests being made for violating curfew. The protesters responded by going home.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: The history of the church (part 2)

Good day to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” The case we have before us here may best be stated in the form of a question: What happened from 33 A.D. – when Christ establishes His church on the Day of Pentecost – to 2020 when we have hundreds of denominations across the world.

OUT TO PASTOR: My thoughts are worth more than a penny

I must admit that I do gravel a lot in thinking about my thoughts. It has been a habit of mine down through the years. Thinking is what really makes life worth living, or so I believe. My father had a saying whenever he saw me staring off into the distance, “A penny for your thoughts, son.

Coping with stress during uncertain times

STATEPOINT – Stress is an important and natural stimulant that compels us to adapt to a new environment or lifestyle change. It causes a physiological response that helps us either flee or fight the threat or stressor. But spending too much time on high alert can have damaging health effects.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (June 4, 2020)