THE IDLE AMERICAN

It’s usually a “ho-hum” thing when my Uncle Mort calls. If it’s about business, I make sure to “think monkey” in front of it.Recently, his “jabber” included details of his “blind hog luck” while fetching groceries from the thicket’s general store.

THE IDLE AMERICAN

Often, I believe, writers spend too much time on the “what was” and “what will be” instead of the “what is.”I admit to such whimpering occasionally, and this time, make no promises to do better, but I’ll try.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Apostle Peter said, “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18). This growth is spiritual growth, growing in faith. At the moment Christians are born again into the Lord’s Kingdom, we are as a newborn baby.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Letter to the Editor The past year has been one of growth and collaboration for the Tulia Chamber of Commerce. Through programs, promotions, and events, we worked to strengthen our local economy while celebrating the people and businesses that make Tulia special.

WTAMU NEWS

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, higher education stands at a crossroads. Our colleges and universities face a convergence of challenges, public expectations, financial uncertainty, political and public scrutiny and rapid technological change.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Apostle Peter said, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3). Peter states that it is the “new birth” that provides our living hope.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Apostle Paul said, “Then make my joy complete by being likeminded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind” (Philippians 2:2). The New Testament letters written by Paul the apostle are filled with references to unity among Christians.

JEANETT’S VIGNETTES

This week I went to Dallas to see Ava in an abbreviated version of the Nutcracker. Her studio did outdoor performances for the public on two weekends. Their main theatre production will be in a week. The performance was really good.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear, Community / Supporters / Volunteers / Family / and Friends, We are writing to you today with an urgent message regarding the future of (home delivered meals program) aka Meals on Wheels. Due to a significant and immediate shortfall in funding.

THE IDLE AMERICAN

THE IDLE AMERICAN Here Comes the Sun…. Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury I’ve pondered--likely at times when I should have been engaged in thoughts of consequence-- about goings-on that seem to “fit” into one of three categories: Divine intervention, coincidence or “blind hog luck.