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CONSTITUTIONAL MINUTE #17

Not if we elected folks who would abide by the Constitution!The federal government does not provide for a budget – because the enumerated powers are the budget!It’s all so simple.Only the government can muck up such simplicity.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (October 20, 2022)

FOR THE RECORD“One of the real tragedies of President Biden’s and Democrats’ open-border policy is because we were so close to having a secure enough border where we could move toward legal immigration reform. … But President Biden came into office, blew open the border.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Is that the old ship of Zion? (part 1)

Good early autumn to everyone. Welcome to the “front porch.”This past Lord’s Day we visited an old account of the story of “Zion.” It is one of the most beautiful names, I think, in the English language.

OUT TO PASTOR: How much coffee – is too much coffee?

I will be the first to confess that I love my coffee, especially in the morning.When anybody asks how much coffee is enough, I usually say, “Just one more cup.”My day cannot get started until I’ve had a sufficient amount of coffee.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 26)

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (October 20, 2022)

Early voting begins at the Ferris Public Library, along with several other locations, on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. You do not have to vote in your precinct, but you must cast your vote in the County you are registered in. During the first week, 10/24/22 – 10/28/22, the polls will be open from 8 a.m.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 7 – 16

Fowler, Bobby, 49, assault causes bodily injury.Ogrim, Megan, 28, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, burglary of habitation Felony 2, traffic offense-exp reg, traffic offense-no insurance, traffic offense-failure to appear.McDowra, Stephen, 63, theft of services >=$2,500<$30,000.