Columns & Editorials

Laymen’s Corner

Christians may face some hard tests in the near future. None of us have been tested to the point of pain or loss of all we have. I believe GOD knows what He has to do to prepare His people for the things that must come before the end comes and the rapture of the Church.
Working Within the Village

Working Within the Village

Working Within the Village

In schools, our students come to us from a larger community of friends, family, and other loved ones, most of whom are typically invested in our students’ social and academic well-being. The village that surrounds our students is critical to their overall achievement.
Three Rights Make a Left

Three Rights Make a Left

Three Rights Make a Left

A few years ago, I told you the story of how I re-connected with friend Lee McDermott, a successful insurance man here in Forney who I knew as a kid in Floresville, Texas south of San Antonio. There is a very cool addition to the story, albeit a sad and glorious circumstance.
Glide on the Peace Train

Glide on the Peace Train

Glide on the Peace Train

In 1906, William Seymour was a newly discovered Pentecostal preaching phenomenon, just settling into his new life in Los Angeles after leaving his interim pastor gig in Topeka and preaching his way through Houston.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B Readers, Last week’s question started me thinking how little time people spend on understanding their health and their bodies. I then started thinking about fundamentals. Funny how this little mind of mine works. All things in life have fundamentals.
Far Above the Paygrade

Far Above the Paygrade

Far Above the Paygrade

Of all professions, it seems that its always open season for criticizing teachers, especially within the system itself. Teachers are often blamed for student behavior, lack of achievement, parent complaints and other occurrences that are out of their control.
Be Conscious Of Your Investment Environment

Be Conscious Of Your Investment Environment

Be Conscious Of Your Investment Environment

On April 22, we observe Earth Day, an occasion that has inspired millions of people over the decades to take steps to clean up our world. Of course, your physical surroundings are important, but you also operate in other “ecosystems” – social, cultural and political.

Did You Know?

A study from the Gap Year Association found that 77 percent of students who take a gap year do so between high school and college.
Freestone County S-curve

Freestone County S-curve

Freestone County S-curve

And there’s two white horses following me/And there’s two white horses following me/I got two white horses following me/Waiting on my burying ground.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, How do you know if you are healthy? I feel pretty good, but I am tired most days. I am not sure I sleep very well. Should I worry about my health? I am young. Little Worried Dear Little Worried, First thing, make an appointment with a healthcare provider.