Do You Become Anguished Often...

“Constant feeling of affliction”. The dictionary defines it this way. This condition might present itself in our lives and we might be able to manage it or maybe not. Advice: Do not get ahead of ourselves and take refuge in a vice such as alcohol, drugs or something else.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Lawmakers start $7 billion away from target Texas House and Senate leaders appear to agree on their proposed budgets. Next, they just have to figure out how to cut $7.2 billion. Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, worked with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to propose a state budget of $119.

A Warning This Time…

A Texas automobile driver was “tooling” down a rural highway on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Most motorists had already reached destinations, or maybe decided not to go. He felt alone, not another vehicle in sight on a long stretch of pavement.

Choose Grace...

It is evident that we are living in a time where people aren’t interested in anyone or anything that doesn’t fit their narrative. In fact, a popular term that’s often used today is, “My Truth.” Essentially, if anyone disagrees with them, they are quick to throw them away or try to silence them.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Observers welcome quiet opening to Legislature The Texas Legislature opened quietly, which delighted everyone after the violence inside the U.S. the week. At the Texas State Capitol, a variety of legislative agendas took center stage at the start of the 87th session, which will run 140 days. Gov.

Camels Making a Comeback?…

The Geico insurance people had the chance to keep camels in front of folks, but lost 15 percent of their credibility when they chose a gecko instead of a camel for their mascot several years ago.

Put on Jesus Christ! ...

“For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

New House speaker lays out challenges The 87th session of the Texas Legislature opened Tuesday with COVID-19 encompassing every aspect of what the lawms do, according to new House Speaker Dade Phelan.

That ‘Doofus’ Feeling…

Purple is a color I am generally neutral about, but it has taken decades for me to elevate it from negative status. I’m guessing it barely made the grade for inclusion in those tiny boxes of crayons used down to the very last smidge by Early School first graders in 1944.

PASTOR'S CORNER

Jan. 6, 2020. Today. All eyes are on Washington D. C. Electoral votes are counted. The official winner of the presidential election is formally announced. A day historians will note. Yet, what a foil, what a contrast, it is to a greater and more significant day! Jan.