Laymen’s Corner

Plague #7 is against “nut” Egyptian goddess of the sky. Pharaoh was warned about the hail and fire that would rain down from the sky if he did not believe GOD and let the people go. GOD knew Pharaoh would not listen but He gave him a chance to turn from his false gods and trust the real GOD anyway.

HOPPIN’ AROUND

On Tuesday, Texas Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly to pass SB 3, one of the versions of the so-called “bathroom bill” that have been floating around the Texas Legislature. SB 3 passed with preliminary approval by a vote of 21-10.

HOPPIN’ AROUND

On July 13, I received an e-mail that got my attention. “Cary,” it began.

Three Rights Make a Left

It has been a great year for gardening. This spring, not only did Lori and I put in a big vegetable garden at our pecan orchard, we also did a lot of landscaping at our house. It has rained at least once a week for most of the time since we did all of that planting.

Stranger Than Most

People know that my politics stand distinctly right of center. What they don’t know is that I used to stand distinctly left of center. But my politics really aren’t any different now than they’ve ever been. What’s changed is the swinging pendulum of political thought.

Laymen’s Corner

The sixth plague against Egypt was against the god ISIS, the goddess of medicine and peace, and was on the people themselves (their bodies). “Being instructed by the Lord, Moses took ashes from the furnace of affliction, and threw them into the air.

Food as (Psych) Medicine

I had a good mom. She taught us a wealth of skills and provided excellent nutrition. She was into health food long before it was a thing. I just thought everyone ate wheat germ and had two vegetables (one green, one yellow) for dinner each night.

GOING THROUGH THE BIBLE GOD’s Judgment on the gods of Egypt

The fourth judgment against the gods of Egypt was upon the gods of bulls and cattle. Their names were “ptah, mnevls, hathor, and amon”. GOD brought sores and boils on the Egyptian cattle and animals. After seeing GOD’S power, why didn’t Egypt turn to GOD from their idols?

WHAT IS A FARM ROAD?

By KEN LEONARD This week I am writing my column to one specific person. I don’t know their name or who they are. I am guessing that on Monday they were having a really bad day.

Forney residents have a right to know

I’m sure a lot of Forney residents were hoping that the City Council would reconsider its decision to terminate within six months a service and maintenance agreement with Markout Water Supply Corporation which the Council approved Dec. 6, 2016 with a 7-0 vote after an executive session.