Columns & Editorials

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I suffer from negative thinking. It doesn’t feel like negative thinking to me but that is what others say. It just feels like truth to me. However, I do suffer. I do hope that things aren’t as bad as they seem to me.

PRAISING GOD ALL THE TIME

It may not be easy for Christians to praise GOD in this time of trouble, but I think this is this time we should praise Him the most. GOD told us long ago that these times were coming and we should not be amazed or fear.

How Can You Avoid Being Destroyed By The Word Of A Hypocrite?

I asked my friends to explain the following proverb: “The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous will be delivered” (Proverbs 11:9). “A bad person will never pass up an opportunity to be mean,” says Amber, age unknown.

Thank You, Next

“And, then the Pilgrims invited the Indigenous Americans to partake in the fruits of their harvest and they lived in peace from that moment on. The End. Wasn’t that lovely, children?” That’s the way I remember learning about Thanksgiving, way back in 1973.

Laymen’s Corner

The real enemy of America is Satan and his host of demons. The enemy of Satan is the Christians living in America. Satan is using many different people to try to destroy the Churches and make their influence in America null and void. There is an old saying which is “divide and conquer”.

The Message Reveals the Mission

As an author, researcher and educator, I try to keep up with trends and practices in education. I typically focus on curriculum and instruction, intentionally sidestepping the political wrangling that usually doesn’t benefit kids.

Three Rights Make a Left

Sarah Josepha Hale, The Mother of Thanksgiving In years past I have shared George Washington’s first Thanksgiving Proclamation that begins: “Whereas it is the duty of all nations, to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits and humbly to implore...

Parents Must Know for Themselves

The results from the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) measures the long-term academic performances of America’s fourth grade, eighth grade, and high school seniors. The NAEP is considered the “gold standard” of assessments because of its “high technical quality.

Heaven is a Green Bean

Dogs. We just don’t deserve them. No matter how many times they’re ignored, as our aching feet in high heels or our multiple bags of heavy groceries are far more important that a cursory pat on the head in the evening, they still smile that tongue hanging toothy smile at us.
From the Desk of HD 4 State Representative Keith Bell

From the Desk of HD 4 State Representative Keith Bell

From the Desk of HD 4 State Representative Keith Bell Monthly Update - October 2020

In spite of the cool temps and drizzling rain, my First Annual Sporting Clay Shoot drew a great crowd! I’m appreciative of Comptroller Glenn Hegar who was our keynote speaker. I stand humbled and honored at the continued support I receive from the great people of HD4!