The tone of our free speech

Words can heal or words can kill. Words can build up or tear down. They can make people glad or make people mad. We like to be able to use words in America and use them freely. Freedom of speech is our first amendment right. However, we could all work on the tone of our speech.

OUT TO PASTOR: Have mouth, will stutter

I pride myself with the ability to express myself with the proper wording. I enjoy words and seeing how they relate one to another. Unfortunately, it has not always the case. I have found through the years that I have developed quite the art of stuttering.

HOPE FOR TODAY: Path to eternal citizenship

I have been told in Germany, “Decker” is as common as Miller or Smith in the United States. And my mother’s maiden name is Broman, which has roots in Finland and Switzerland. I my family immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island sometime in the early 1900’s.

The creative power of prayer (part 9)

“And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” – Matthew 6:13 God does not tempt us, nor does He lead us into temptation because we are tempted when we are led astray by our own desires and lusts.

‘My First Date’ pulls all the heart strings

ENNIS – The world premiere of “My First Date” opened last weekend at Theatre Rocks! – and it hits all the love notes, from puppy love to parental love, first romance to long-married devotion. This romantic comedy written and directed by Bill Rhoten is set in the 1940s.

Rep. Wray introduces legislation giving school shooting victims equal justice

AUSTIN – State Representative John Wray (Waxahachie) filed legislation that ensures equal justice for victims of school shootings. The bill extends a penalty of felony in the first degree to any victims of a school shooting, not just some.

SIMPLE, FLAVORFUL RECIPES TO REIMAGINE MEALTIME

FAMILY FEATURES – While it can be easy to fall into a routine of cooking the same recipes week in and week out, getting creative with mealtime can be as easy as making simple swaps and trying new flavor combinations with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (Feb. 7, 2019)

PUBLIC NOTICE: Abby’s Self Storage public sale Feb. 22, 2019

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 and Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019.   PUBLIC SALE   Abby’s Self Storage wishing to avail themselves under the provisions of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, hereby gives notice of Sale under said Act and Chapter.