DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Are you ready to wake-up yet?

I read this and it made me think, I know what percentage I am in these days.1% controls the world; 4% are the puppets; 90% are asleep; 5% know and try to wake up the 90%; And the 1% use the 4% to prevent the 5% from waking up the 90%.So, there’s that.

SPEAKING TRUTH: Responding with honor. Resisting retaliation

But how does God say we should respond when someone wrongs us? His Word tells us to “never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.

OUT TO PASTOR: Another celebration in the bank

This month, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I celebrate the 52nd anniversary of our engagement.And in August, it’ll be the 52nd anniversary of our wedding.I can’t believe we have been together for 52 years. But, alas, here it is.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 42)

Then the Lord sent Nathan to David. And he came to him, and said to him: “There were two men in one city, one rich and the other poor. The rich man had exceedingly many flocks and herds.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (January 16, 2023)

The Ferris Public Library has our Black History books on display. There are biographies and the telling of events that have taken place throughout history. The library has books for all ages displayed. Come by and check them out.The Dewitt County Shutterbugs Photography Contest is underway.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: February 16, 2023

Kailyn Glanton of Midlothian earned Dean’s List honors at The University of Tampa for the Fall 2022 semester.Nathan Cantrell of Midlothian was named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at Presbyterian College.Lacey Wilson of Midlothian was named to Mississippi State University’s fall 2022 Dean’s List.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: February 6 – 12

Cox, Teena, 30, duty on striking fixture/hwy.Altman, Hamilton, 36, unauth use of vehicle, criminal trespass, assault fam/house member impede breath  Felony 3.Cox, Patrick, 46, unl poss firearm by felon Felony 3, man/del CS pg 1 >=4g<200g Felony 1.Maldonado, Brittan, 32, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: February 3 – 9

Knight, Brett, 33, poss CS pg1 <28g, public intoxication.Newsome, Erin, 26, unauthorized use motor vehicle, warrant arrest Glenn Heights PD.Winfrey, Sterling, 31, warrant arrest Lancaster PD.Alaman-Joel, Cabrera, 21, warrant arrest Dallas PD.Scott, Brian, 46, DWI/open container.

RED OAK ARRESTS: January 23 – February 6

Reyes, Aaron, 25, poss dangerous drug, unl carrying weapon, poss marij < 2oz.Dickey, Austin, 23, DWI, unl carrying weapon.Baxter, Lathecia, 24, DWI 2nd.Romero, Robert, 55, assault causes bodily injury family member.Dooley, Lance, 28, theft prop >=$100<$750, theft prop >=$100<$750.

WILMER ARRESTS: February 6 – 12

Reyes, Alejandra, 26, DWI.Marshall, Euniqua, 35, agg assault date/family/house member w/weapon.Campuzano, Miguel, 37, warrant arrest other agency.Thomas, Brittany, 30, apprehension by police officer without warrant.Worloma, Forkpah, 27, apprehension by police officer without warrant.