Real decisions and moderation

Our lives are the summation of our decisions. We can decide to go forward. We can decide to stay the same. We can decide to make critical decisions that can make our lives better, healthier and more meaningful. Often, the worse decision is to make no decision at all.

Trump should hit organizers of migrant caravan with sanctions as border migration down 55% since May

Apprehensions on the southern border slowed precipitously in August to 64,006 as illegal immigration was curtailed, the latest data from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shows. Migration is down 55 percent from its peak in May 144,255 as people continue fleeing Central America in droves.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: September 12, 2019

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF SEPT. 16 – 20 Monday, Sept. 16: Spaghetti and meatballs, salad and dessert. Wednesday, Sept. 18: Baked pork chops, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables and dessert. Friday, Sept. 20: Beef tips and rice, salad and dessert.   Join us for food and fellowship.

Bring the family to Ellis County Farm Heritage Day Sept. 29

ELLIS COUNTY RURAL HERITAGE FARM 130 Cunningham Meadows Road Waxahachie, TX 75167   Bring your family, your kids and grandkids to enjoy a fun Sunday afternoon in the country.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than books (September 12, 2019)

The Ferris Public Library has several spots filled for our Book a Librarian program that begins on Tuesday, Sept. 10. You may call us at 972-544-3696 to reserve an hour between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn Microsoft Word, Basic Excel, and PowerPoint.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Don’t ask the lighthouse to move!

Good week to all. Welcome to the “front porch.” There’s an old story of a warship out on the sea on a foggy night. The captain sees a light just ahead that is on a collision course with his ship. Immediately the captain radios ahead, “Sir,” he says, “we are on a collision course.

HOPE FOR TODAY: Let’s move in together

Clinical Psychologist Meg Jay writes about a young lady named Jennifer in a New York Times column. She was one of Meg’s clients who lived with her boyfriend four years prior to getting married. Then, a year after the wedding, Jennifer showed up for a session on Meg’s couch.

OUT TO PASTOR: The parsonage kitchen shutdown threat

A certain situation has been building in the Parsonage for the last several months. At first, I did not think it too serious but alas, we have reached a terrible impasse. Quite frankly, I’m not exactly sure what to do.