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“Miss Belle” By Neal Murphy

July 25, 2022 - My mother was a beautician for over sixty-five years. She usually had around forty standing appointments each week. I have often wondered how she could stand on her feet for eight to ten hours a day, but she did.

Mother’s Music Box By Doug Fincher

July 25, 2022 - “He that believes in me shall never die…” John 11:26

David’s Daily Devotion for July 23

July 23, 2022 - Good Morning! It's Saturday, July 23.

Something happened at my house yesterday that hasn't happened in a long while. It rained! A long, slow, soaking rain. It's been such a hot, dry summer - we really needed it. I hope you got some at your house too. Thanks be to God for the good rain.

God often uses rain as a metaphor, as a symbol, in His Word. Sometimes it symbolizes His blessing. Deuteronomy 32:2. Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.

David's Daily Devotion for July 22

July 22, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, July 22.

Today I’m on my way to Houston to sing at a memorial service. A service for one of my best friends. A service for one of the finest pianists I’ve ever known.

Richard and I shared a love for music when we were growing up together in my home church. And we both loved to play piano. But I was always aware (painfully) that he could play rings around me! God began to call me to lead others in worship, and when I started in my first church staff position, Richard was my accompanist.

Tree-killing Beetle Spreads to More Texas Counties This Summer

July 21, 2022 - The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in two additional Texas counties this month – Morris and Rusk. EAB is now confirmed in 11 Texas counties, five of those added just this year.

“What Color Clothes Do You Wear?” by Neal Murphy

July 21, 2022 - Ladies, this article is for you especially. Men are not as affected by the color of their clothes as you ladies. So, this is for ladies to consider. The color that you wear the most has a huge influence on your mood, attitude, and how you are seen by others. When you purchase new clothes, you may give them more attention, particularly after reading about what the colors that you wear say about you. The following are eleven colors that are closely tied to your personality,

David's Daily Devotion for July 21

July 21, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, July 21.

Change. When I was a boy that meant money in my pocket. My grandfather called it "silver." I loved to hear the jingle-jangle sound when I walked - made me feel rich! And there were lots of things that a pocketful of change could buy.

But all that has changed. I don't carry coins around anymore. I don't really use cash that much - so there's not any "change" coming back. Today, the word has a different meaning, and unlike the definition from our childhood, it's not something that we welcome or treasure.

David's Daily Devotion for July 20

July 20, 2022 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, July 20.

Church jokes aren't exactly the highest form of humor - maybe just a rung or two above Dad jokes. But here's some "funnies" for you this morning - 'cause sometimes you just gotta laugh!

If you took all the people in the world who fall asleep in church, and laid them end to end - they'd all be a lot more comfortable.

Why do movie makers record laser gun sounds in churches? Because they go "pew, pew, pew!"

Where was Solomon's temple located? On the side of his head.

Governor Proclaims July “Watch Your Car Month”

The State Urges Texans to Protect Themselves from Auto Burglary and Theft

July 19, 2022 - With summer being the busiest time of year for auto burglary and theft, Governor Greg Abbott has declared July “Watch Your Car Month.” The proclamation notes that Texans experience nearly two billion dollars in losses every year due to motor vehicle crime.

David's Daily Devotion for July 19

July 19, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, July 19.

In 1854, at the tender age of 19, Charles Spurgeon became the pastor of Metropolitan Tabernacle, the largest church in London. A mesmerizing orator, he preached over 3,600 sermons over the next 38 years. And he became, in many people's estimation, the greatest pulpiteer of modern times.

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