A Nation Super-Charged…

My aged Uncle Mort is accustomed to numerous cat calls—as well as some from yelping dogs— when he expresses opinions that fly in the face of contrary views. He lined up on the women’s side when their liberation movement started almost a half-century ago.

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Sheriff’s deputy dies in wildfires An Eastland County sheriff’s deputy died Thursday as wildfires swept through several small Texas communities west of Dallas, destroying at least 50 homes and charring more than 54,000 acres as of Sunday. Deputy Sgt.

What Have We Learned Through Covid 19? ...

This virus has been the hardest one in the last one hundred years. Have we learned something from this pandemic? I believe we have. We see some statistics: Up to today, there have been 460 million cases, worldwide. In the United States the number is 79 million and nearly 3 million have died.

Life from the Left…

What a downer this piece will be for those who might mistakenly expect exposure to views of leftist politics and/or liberal leanings. It’s none of those. Instead, I spotlight a group long surrendered to “dim lights,” largely because we are greatly outnumbered.

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Several races headed to runoffs A number of statewide races are headed for a May 24 runoff after the votes were tallied in the March 1 primary. Topping the ballot in the Republican races is the contest for attorney general, where incumbent Ken Paxton led the field with 42.

But Take Heart...

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Where do you turn when it seems that everything is broken? Where do you turn when it seems like there is no hope?

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State high court hears challenge to abortion law The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week on the question of whether state regulators can be sued by abortion providers hoping to block enforcement of the state’s restrictive abortion law, known as Senate Bill 8.

For Better, For Worse…

The former Shelley Cockes— who turned down a “Coke date” offer as a college freshman from the same guy she married a few days after graduation—could not have imagined the “roller coaster” experiences to come during the next three decades.

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Early voting ends Friday Early voting for the March 1 primary ends Friday. Initial reports indicate turnout has been low, as is traditional in midterm primary elections, with less than a fourth of registered voters going to the polls most years.

PASTOR’S CORNER

Last Week my wife and I took a little road trip for a quick getaway. We made our way to a nice restaurant for our last night in town.