I grew up in a very loving fellowship. But I had to learn that Jesus’ Way is the only way. I haven’t always walked the narrow path. Because of the prayers of a loving mother and …
In our society today there is a lot of conversation that centers around mental health. Health conditions involving our emotions, thinking, and behavior (or a combination of these) are all …
If the latest election has taught us anything, is that our vote, which I’m a big, big fan of, is rapidly becoming less and less meaningful, becoming instead as set piece in the drama that is …
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for several decades now, has positioned itself as the ultimate keeper of the flame of rock music history, even pre-dating the I.M. Pei pyramid in Cleveland, Ohio, that …
Nearly 4.5 million Texans voted in the Democratic and Republican primaries, according to The Texas Tribune, surpassing recent turnout numbers. A total of 2.3 million ballots were cast in the …
I know that as a lifelong outdoors person that loves hunting and fishing, I’m lucky to also enjoy cooking the fruits of my outings. As a teenager, my uncle, who was a great camp cook, spent a lot …
The Texas house of representatives passed the Primary Election Bill on March 16, 1918, and 10 days later Gov. William P. Hobby made it official in a special signing ceremony at the state capitol. At …
“Single married,” a new phrase I heard recently, refers to the style of relationships many couples, especially those where both work outside the home as well as at home, seem to have. Single …
According to Jewish theology, the spirit of a person leaves three days after death. In other words, on day four, the person is really gone, and nothing is left but a stinking corpse. Jesus …
Good morning, Trinity. Pour a cup of coffee and let’s talk. Last week was an important week for the State of Texas, which celebrated its 190 th birthday. Recently, the Texas Rangers also …
What a glorious month that March is to get started with so many festive events happening before the Easter holidays begin in April. I am so thankful to be alive and well in anticipation of spring’s …
Recently the City of Shepherd had a major water leak when contractors accidentally drilled a hole in a major pipe. Residents received phone calls that water was cut off till repairs were done. …
Some of you know I love to study history. I will admit that I sometimes get hypercritical because I see things in movies or read something that is historically inaccurate. Years ago we …
Before he boarded the PT boat on Mar. 10, 1942 that would carry him to Australia, Gen. Douglas MacArthur told the highest ranking Texas Aggie on Corregidor to “keep the flag flying.” Col. …
In a skit that was part Emily Littella, part Game of Thrones, the President of the United States gave his annual State of the Union address last week, and we saw exactly what state we are in. As …
Texans planning to travel to Mexico or currently visiting there are urged to closely follow warnings from the U.S. Department of State, which advises U.S. citizens to not travel to the states of …
The woods were just beginning to turn the pale shades of green that mark the early stages of spring. Elm and willows were beginning to bud and redbud trees were already showing their spring colors. …
Feb. 24 marked the 190th anniversary of Colonel William B. Travis’ famous “Victory or Death” letter from the Alamo. Though Travis and his fellow Texans made the ultimate sacrifice, their …
As we turn the calendar to March, many of us are looking forward to the arrival of spring across Deep East Texas. It’s a welcome change of pace after a winter that brought its share of challenges, …
God in heaven can never be thirsty, for He is the source of all things. St. John describes the throne of God as the source of the river of living water (Revelation 22:1). Although the …
