Ed Jones New Year’s resolutions are not a recent phenomenon. The practice goes back three millennia to the Babylonians. Although there is nothing magic about January 1, the thought of a fresh start is encouragement enough for many to resolve to improve on the past. Over the years I’ve resolved to better manage my…
Category: Religion
Religion, January 2018
The four calling birds were quite the quackers
Maureen Lehrer Fifty members of the Argyle United Methodist Church Adult Sunday School Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors, gathered at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse on December 10 for their annual Christmas Party. The John Kirks and the Eldon Reynolds greeted the guests upon arrival. Placecards were given out to insure you would get…
Religion, January 2018
Pastor’s Corner
Jim Mann The author of the Book of Hebrews says, “Consider him [Jesus] …so that you will not grow weary and lose heart (Hebrews 12:3, NIV).” That second verb is very descriptive: it literally means “to release.” The idea is that weariness can cause us to “let go” and “lose a grip” on our…
Religion, January 2018
Christmas all around
Sherry Zeise The festive, sweet spirit of Christmas captured all of us as New Life Ladies Lunch Bunch entered the charming home of Lyle and Nancy Nevius on December 9. The guys gathered for their Lunch Bunch at Outlaw Burger in Justin. Tables sported happy snowmen, angels and pretty Christmas patterns. Every room engulfed us…