Peace in the Storm ...

Last night I was awakened by the storm that came sweeping through town. The wind and rain and thunder kept me awake for some time as I thought about one of my favorite stories in scripture. The story of Jesus calming the storm is told in the three Synoptic Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

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State CapitalAgencies blasted over wildfire oversightState agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the Texas Tribune reported.The three-day hearing, held in Pampa, investigated the Smokehouse...

The Blackwood Name Lives On…

The name “Blackwood” has been as closely linked to Southern Gospel Music as ham and eggs to diners, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz to TV, and Tarzan and Jane to jungle movies.

Leave it to the Aggies…

Texas A&M University—a major educational institution respected throughout the world— emerged unscathed from a litany of “Aggie jokes” that were shared for decades, though not so much now.They were, of course—exactly that—jokes.

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State immigration law again on hold The on-again, off-again state immigration law is once more on hold while the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considers its constitutionality.

God’s Bessing of Branson…

Hills are greening up, fiddlers are tuning up and visitors from around the globe are showing up as the entertainment mecca of Branson, MO, gears up for a record-breaking season in the beloved Ozarks.It’s a magical place known for musical excellence where God is honored—and where there are so many...

PASTOR’S CORNER

It was written in the time-frame of 1,500 years, by 40 authors.Even though the majority of the authors did not know each other, up to today no contradictions or mistakes have been found in it.I ask “Why do we need the bible?”“In the beginning God created heaven and earth”.

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State CapitalTexas counties among nation’s fastest growing Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas.

Life’s Ups and Downs…

To most mortals—mere or otherwise— the thought of jumping rope 30,660,000 times causes hair to stand on end, eyes to cross and regimens to crumble.Not so to a preacher man named Van Minter, whose morning routine is vital to each day.He has kept this commitment for almost 12,800 days, having begun...

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Massive wildfires ignited by power linesTwo wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.Juan Rodriguez, with the service, told the Texas Standard that its law enforcement investigators had concluded...