Ask Aunt B

Dear New Friends Needed, Losing your place in someone’s world, especially when they don’t seem to have lost theirs in yours, is hard and can be confusing. It’s one of those quiet heartbreaks that doesn’t always get recognized, but baby, it hurts just the same.

Redemption Road

I am the oldest new Christian you will ever meet. Childhood happened in a decidedly Christian town, equally ruled by the Baptist, the Methodist, and the Church of Christ. I’m sure there were others, but, as in most small towns in the south, these were the heavy hitters. The Baptists were my people.

What Is Freedom?

“In some places without freedom, girls aren’t allowed to go to school,” says Haley, age 8. “The only people I can think of who would like that are the boys! Boys in our class torture us!” One time I asked a girl about the same age as Haley why God created boys. “So you could pester them.

Texas Leads Nation In Job Creation Over Past Year

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as the No. 1 state in the nation for job creation with more jobs created last month and over the last 12 months than any other state. Texas has now added more than 2.53 million jobs under Governor Abbott’s leadership.

The Scoop On Seniors

The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney would like to welcome you at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please enter the front or through handicap- accessible doors located at the back of City Hall, where reserved parking for seniors is also available.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

We’re getting close to the Fourth of July, our national Independence Day. This celebration may get you thinking of the many freedoms you enjoy. But have you thought of what you might need to do to attain financial freedom? Your first step is to define what financial independence signifies to you.

Play it Again, Sam

Blanche Little had a metronome, and she was not afraid to use it. Between the ages of 6 & 13, I visited her home every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at precisely 4:30 pm. Her midcentmod Seagoville house at the end of Cundiff Street was unlike any home I’d been in before or since.

Dear Aunt B, I’m terrified of being alone. How do I learn to enjoy my own company?

That question? That’s a brave one. Let’s start by saying it out loud together: You are not broken for being afraid of being alone. You are beautifully human. And sweetheart, so many people feel the same way. You just had the courage to put it into words. Let me share a little story with you.

Why Did Jesus Say We Must Enter His Kingdom With Childlike Faith?

“Children don’t know about sin, and that’s why they go to heaven. Grownups know about sin, so they get a choice,” says Taylor, 8. Taylor, have you ever disobeyed your parents? No further questions. “You can learn more stuff as a child. A child is smarter than an adult,” says Hoss, 7.

Dear Aunt B,

Dear Aunt B,  I want to create more joy in my life. What are your favorite ways to bring in joy?  In Search  Dear In Search, I’m already beaming just thinking about your heart behind this question. Wanting more joy in your life isn’t selfish; it’s sacred.