Laymen’s Corner

I have just listened to a song named “HE LOOKED BEYOND MY FAULTS AND SAW MY NEEDS”. When I started thinking about the message of that song a little tear tried to get out but I squeezed hard enough to keep it inside. Only Jesus Himself is able to love humans like that.

Uncomfortable Truths

As an educator in the public school system, I was never free to fully be me. I am a straight shooter, I take my role as an educator seriously, and I have little patience for foolishness of any kind in life, but I especially loathe foolery on the job.

Three Rights Make a Left

FINALLY, IT LOOKS LIKE OUR GRANDKIDS’ DISNEY SUMMER IS HERE This summer we plan to fulfill a promise to our grandkids that we have made for years. We will finally take them to Disneyland, The Magic Kingdom. The question is whether it will be Florida or California.

FHPL Board Meets with Family of Reeves Henry

Recently, a Board of Directors Meeting was called to meet with the Family of Reeves Henry to discuss applying for a “recognition plaque/marker” that would give details about the repairing of the automobile that broke down in Forney, Texas, during the “First Automobile Trip” from Terrell, Texas, to...

How Much Longer in Limbo?

Having left the public school system before the arrival of COVID-19 and the subsequent school closures that followed, I am very interested in the progress of our nation’s public schools.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B Readers, As we bring this fundamental conversation to a close, remember that anything that assists you to live your best life would be considered a fundamental of living well. We have discussed a few of them but our list is far from exhaustive.

Why Does the Bible Say Rich People Will Fade in the Midst of Their Pursuits?

“You are not supposed to live on toys because you cannot take them to heaven,” says Adrienne, 8. Adults try to live on toys, too. The difference is that adults make payments on their toys. Television commercials look so slick, but no manufacturer’s toy has ever filled the void in a customer’s soul.

Tapestry

I remember it well. We were standing in our living room. I was, maybe, 5 years old. It was a Saturday around 4. I can say this with certainty because I vividly recall what was playing on the television. See, Saturday afternoons were for country music programming when I was a child in the 70s.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B Readers, As we continue on our journey of the fundamentals of taking care of our health, bodies, and mind, I wanted to revisit what exactly are fundamentals and why should we care about them anyway.

Laymen’s Corner

JESUS HAD COMPLETE CONTROL OF HIS PHYSICAL BODY WHILE HE LIVED ON THIS EARTH. As humans we sometimes lose control when we get mad or when we are hungry. We also sometimes give in to the many temptations that are all around us 24/7.