With Will There Was a Way…

Oh, that the inimitable Will Rogers were alive today. The need for his disarming smile and positive spirit helped Americans survive the Great Depression. He’d go a long way today in bringing people together as mounting challenges blot out our better acts and kinder nature.

PASTOR’S CORNER

I love the Reformation era hymn, “Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying.” Philippe Nicolai uses Bible texts to call us to prepare with joy for Jesus’ 2nd Coming. The image is the marriage feast of the Lamb with His bride, the Church. The night is flying, the night is ending.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Filing period for 2022 primary opens The filing period for the 2022 Texas primary elections opened on Nov. 13, allowing candidates to file with their respective party chairs for spots on the March 1, 2022, primary ballot.

In Search of a Different Channel…

Inept searches for humor—often with strong potential to be hurtful—have caused me to row my little fishing boat away from what formerly was a favorite news source, WFAA-TV (Dallas/Fort Worth). It was once a mighty ship in the raging waters generally called “mainstream media.

Friends in High Places…

There will be those who insist that I have received my just desserts. However, I choose to believe that I have been favored by unbelievably good fortune despite a fall from my church platform. Thankfully, heartbeats and breathing were restored countless times.

PASTOR’S CORNER

There are things that the human being cannot escape, such as experiencing pain. If you are a Christian, the best thing is to leave it in God’s hands and allow him to work, but naturally we need to do our part. I share two Bible passages.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Rare human case of rabies under investigation A Medina County child is being treated for rabies in a Texas hospital, the Department of State Health Services reported last week. It is the first case of rabies in a human reported in the state since 2009.

Education Matters

To the Patrons of Littlefield ISD: The Wildcat Band competed on Saturday, October 23 at Plains Capital Park in Lubbock, Texas for the right to advance to the State UIL Marching Contest in early November.

Sticks and Stones…

Alexander William Kinglake is a name snuggled deeply inside of all-knowing Google. He was a 19th century lawyer who gave up his legal practice to become an author, best known for a single proverb: “Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor and Readers, I am writing on behalf of Littlefield Cemetery Association. This is the old cemetery. This is the time of year when membership dues are paid and sometimes donations are given. If you paid your dues or made a donation. Thank you so very much.