Does everything seem to be changing? The Cooks have faced and are facing many changes of late. This weekend I had the honor of officiating my niece’s wedding; she is the first of that generation to experience that. However, my son is also about to be married while also graduating from college and beginning dental … Continue reading When Everything Seems to Be Changing
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Pray for America
In one week (on May 2) we will observe the National Day of Prayer. In Leake County, many of us will meet at the Courthouse at noon while others are meeting all over the country, and you are invited. Throughout our history and especially during tough times, Americans have been urged to pray for our … Continue reading Pray for America
What Is Going on with the Price of Things?
Whether you are purchasing eggs, gas, a home, or just about anything else, it is hard to ignore how expensive things are getting. You may want to lay the blame at someone’s feet or at some group’s feet, but the fact is that things cost more (no matter how we got here). Many of us … Continue reading What Is Going on with the Price of Things?
Have You Paid Your Taxes?
April 15 is quickly approaching, and we know what that means. It is tax day. I will admit that I do not like paying taxes. I would rather keep more of my money. Also, I do not always agree with what the money is used to do. Governments are made up of people who are … Continue reading Have You Paid Your Taxes?
What Do You Do When You Are Disappointed?
It happens. A lot! Someone hurts you whether you realize it or not. A trusted friend seems to turn on you. Things happen that rock your world. You expectations or hopes are not met. And disappointment follows. We all know that life is full of disappointments. They can be big or small. Most of them … Continue reading What Do You Do When You Are Disappointed?
The Help We Need
If my truck breaks down in the middle of nowhere, I hope someone stops to help. If my back goes out when I have a lot of work to do, I hope someone can help. If I am about to eat something that could harm me, I hope someone lets me know. Basically, if I … Continue reading The Help We Need
How Much Do You Care about Those in Your Life?
If a bridge is out of commission, don’t you want someone to post a warning? If a convict escapes, don’t you want someone to let the public know? If a fire breaks out, don’t you want someone to warn you? We want to know if we are about to face trouble. This Sunday is Palm … Continue reading How Much Do You Care about Those in Your Life?
Discover What St. Patrick’s Day Can Show Us
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope yours is a special one. Honestly, most of us (if we celebrate at all) focus on wearing green, eating corned beef and cabbage, and decorating with leprechauns and shamrocks. That is how we often celebrate holidays – not for what they represent but for what they have become. St. … Continue reading Discover What St. Patrick’s Day Can Show Us
What Do You Do When You Are Tired?
I am sure that you are looking forward to what happens this Sunday. It is Daylight Savings Time! OK, that was a joke. Few of us seem to enjoy it because it makes us tired. Not only do we lose an hour, but we also know that we are losing an hour. However, being tired … Continue reading What Do You Do When You Are Tired?
What Do Some Do to Get What They Want?
What do you do? The Bible tells us in Romans 12:10, “Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another.” I rarely see that. Many people do whatever they can to get their own way. Even when they know it is not welcome, they keep trying. Part of us … Continue reading What Do Some Do to Get What They Want?
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