Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, How do I know if my inner voice is telling me the truth or just being my negative self? I sometimes get gut hunches and then I am afraid to act on them. Do you believe we have inner wisdom? If so, how do I get in touch with that wisdom?

Laymen’s Corner

When GOD brought Israel to the Promised Land, He gave them a law to live by. The law could not prevent anyone from doing wrong, it could only punish them when they did something wrong. GOD had to give some rules that the people could understand.

How Can a Wife Submit to Her Husband?

(Part 1 of 2) “Be nice, cook him food, do not talk back, and kiss him,” says Drew, 6. Drew, have you considered life as a bachelor? Cody, 8, has some thoughts on talking back: “Mom told Dad that bears did talk on the Discovery Channel. Mom argued that bears did not talk with words.

Time to Prepare for Hunting Seasons

August is the month when hunters across the state begin preparing in earnest for the upcoming hunting seasons. The big outdoor shows are scheduled this month and hunters are busy doing everything from maintaining and filling their game feeders to locking in on places and dates for their fall hunts.

529 Plans: Not Just For College

If you’ve heard of 529 plans, you might think they can only be used to help pay for college. And you wouldn’t be alone: Less than one-third of adults properly identified that a 529 plan can be used for more than just higher education, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Edward Jones.

Three Rights Make a Left

PLEASE SUPPORT THE REEVES HENRY HISTORICAL MARKER The Spellman Museum and the Forney Historic Preservation League are involved in a worthwhile project that deserves our attention and help.

Dog Day Afternoon

Have you ever had a great idea that backfired? Was it one of those really big ideas, the kind that, when you mention it to people their eyes saucer out and they look at you like they can smell really bad broccoli cooking?

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I will retire in 5 months. I am so excited but I am really afraid that I won’t make it for 5 months. I am working so many hours. I am so exhausted. I hate my work. I feel like I can barely hold on. What should I do?

Laymen’s Corner

This column is written by a Christian layman who desires to address issues recorded in the Bible that are hard to understand.

Review Your Ira, 401(K) Beneficiaries

If you’ve had an IRA and a 401(k) for many years, you may occasionally ask yourself some questions: “Am I contributing enough?” “Am I still funding these accounts with the right mix of investments for my goals and risk tolerance?