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In late December, Congress passed the Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020. A lot has happened in the time since, but we believe this legislation deserves a second look. As a joint COVID-19 relief and fiscal year 2021 appropriations bill, funded at $2.3 trillion, this act has strong implications in rural America.
Read moreIn Acts 9:15, God calls Saul his instrument, his tool, for carrying His word to the non-Jews. I have many tools in my workshop, and each one has a specific pm-pose. If I try to use a screwdriver to drive a nail, I will probably damage the screwdriver. In like manner, God has called Saul (Paul) into a specific ministry which no one else is called to fill.
Read moreI would like to publicly applaud the members of Grace Lutheran Church for their decision to cancel their Annual Wild Game Dinner. As stated in the Bulletin this was decided due to the risks that cooking and putting on the event places on their volunteers during this time of COVID-19. It is a great example of placing “lifes” in front of “profit”. In support of this I have made a small donation to them and invite others to do the same. Their website reflects a mailing address of PO Box 1226, Bandera TX 78003. If they are like most churches, please indicate on your check that you want your donation to go to the Wild Game fund. With more people and organizations utilizing safety measures; avoiding crowds, wearing masks and getting the vaccine, we will be able once again to gather safely.
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It’s an honor to take over writing “Capital Highlights” from two capable predecessors, Chris Cobler and Ed Sterling. They are tough acts to follow, but I’ll do my best.
Read moreEvery second of every day, we have the power of choice. It truly is that simple.
Read more1 John 5:12 He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life.
Read moreLife is a mystery. No matter how much we worry, plan, map out and deliberate over our future, at the end of the day only God knows what our future holds.
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