PASTOR’S CORNER

This expression is found in the Bible. Our human nature, what do we prefer to receive?Naturally we become happy when someone gets close to us and gives us something. Apart from what they give us, it does not make us blessed. A key is, in what spirit are they giving it.

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State CapitalHouse Democrats call for education special sessionTexas House Democrats are urging Gov.

A Texas’s View of Touchdown Jesus…

This is a backstory of “Touchdown Jesus” on the 50th anniversary of Notre Dame’s football faithful making the massive Hesburgh Library’s south wall mural better known than the building itself. Ever heard of the Hesburgh Library, or does “ Touchdown Jesus” sound more familiar? I thought so.

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Flood victims urged caution upon returning home As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution.

Postal Service Rescued…

With news of incivility, protests and disruption gobbling up radio and television air time and dominating front-page newspaper articles, many of us are in a state of perpetual tension. What will tomorrow bring?

A Queen Like None Other…

Many tourist destinations claim to be “all things to all people,” but compared to Branson, MO, the rest of them miss the mark by a country mile.

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State CapitalHigh-end electrical users could strain grid The growth of industrial-scale users of power could strain the Texas power grid, ERCOT’s chief announced last week.

On New Year’s Resolutions…

My ancient Uncle Mort is not one to speak negatively of neighbors, unless they live at least three cattleguards away.He recently “spilled the beans” on a neighbor who lives so deep in the thicket that no one passes his house going to town.

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‘Aggressive’ hurricane forecast for Gulf CoastColorado State University researchers are calling this year’s hurricane season forecast “the most aggressive” ever, the Texas Standard reported. They say there is a 54% chance a hurricane will strike the Texas coast, and a 25% chance it will be major.

Eclipse in our Rearview Mirror…

Enough already. The eclipse of April 8 has been smothered with coverage by both mass and social media. Americans—some who flail at things that go “bump” in the night—yearned for even more darkness!