OPINION: To the 118th Congress: welcome aboard – now get to work (part 1)

Today, the new U.S. Congress is sworn in. Welcome, especially to those new to Washington.

OPINION: Biden’s year of reckoning

As has often been stated in this space, Joe Biden is not a good man.He’s not even a nice or amiable man. He is not the chuckling pal that everybody wants to spend dinner with or have a beer with despite their political differences.He’s not that guy.Joe Biden is a mean and politically divisive man.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (January 5, 2023)

FOR THE RECORD“Zelensky is not wrong to seek more American aid; it’s in the interest of his country. The United States is not wrong to provide aid; defeating Russia’s invasion is in the interest of our country.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: How big is God? ‘To try to tell our lips can only start’

Good week. Welcome to the “Front Porch.”Songwriter Stuart Hamblen wrote a great, classic song in 1959. Ah, just thinking back to that time, I have to shake my head at how young we were back then. As Mr. Twain would say, “younger than I am now, younger than I’ll ever be again.

OUT TO PASTOR: The misconception of a new year

Christmas is the best time of the year, especially when it involves family. It’s the one time of the year that families get together to celebrate together.This year, we had a special new family member – our second great-grandchild – born a week before Christmas.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 36)

“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” – PSALM 50:15King David, mighty warrior, the sweet psalmist of Israel, a man after God’s own heart, most likely the greatest military commander the world has ever seen was also a sinner in need of deliverance.

Resolving to get in shape in 2023? Don’t forget your feet

STATEPOINT – While you may want to tone your abs, glutes and triceps in the new year, there’s one often-overlooked area of the body that deserves your attention too: your feet!

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (January 5, 2023)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: December 22 – 29

December 22 – 29  James, Asha, 26, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.Perales, Connie, 31, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.

RED OAK ARRESTS: December 12 – 26

Hendrix, Aaron, 41, display expired registration, no motor vehicle liability insurance, failure to appear.Perez, Gabion, 23, theft prop >=$100<$750.Hocutt, Joseph, 59, parole violation.Petty, Harvey, 47, poss CS pg 1/1-b >=1g<4g.