There seems to be little question that Gov. Greg Abbott has taken a hard turn to the right. The Republican chief executive of the nation’s largest red state seems to be trying hard to demonstrate that a moderate he is not.
Let them live
When it comes down to it, many of the significant problems associated with the COVID pandemic resulted from a failure of imagination. Many of the nation’s best thinkers, having been surprised by the outbreak and the extent and speed of its spread, seemed to fear certain potential outcomes so…
Column missed the mark
“The one who keeps His commandments remains in Him, and He in him. We know by this that He remains in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.”
Good of the country
Quality insurance?
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.”
Great job, Michael
I think I finally understand what white privilege looks like.
My Momma used to say, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”
Beaumont Enterprise
The theme of this writing is the devil is alive and well and roaming the earth as referenced in Job 1:7. He owns the hearts of hundreds of women who are committing murder without giving it a second thought. Yes, I’m talking about abortion.
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.”
Even if you haven’t heard of B.W. Crain Jr., if you live in Longview, you’re likely familiar with the legacy of brick and steel he left behind.
The real Bloody 31
Informed criticism
Unproven accusations
In his book “American Lion,” a biography of President Andrew Jackson, author/historian Jon Meacham describes Jackson’s philosophy of governing as presidential primacy. The occupant of the office, he felt, should be granted wide latitude and discretion in wielding executive authority.
Hypocrisy
Context matters. Take this simple statement: Nearly 10% of the world’s people live in extreme poverty.
Before a couple of weeks ago, it had been over 20 years since my wife and I attended a Texas A&M football game, partly because we’ve spent the past two decades or so raising three daughters who’ve been more interested in spending our cash on hamsters, horses, dance recitals and any produ…
Almost every day, the media interview people who continue dogmatically, often belligerently, to buy into and spread Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” — that, because of alleged but unproven fraudulence, the 2020 election was stolen and therefore Joe Biden is not the legitimate president of the United…
“For this you know with certainty, that no sexually immoral or impure or greedy person, which amounts to an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.”
I started drinking coffee when I was 15 but didn’t become a “coffee drinker” until about 10 years ago.
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“Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.”
DUSTER: For the increase in fatal wrecks this year on Texas 31 between Kilgore and Tyler as well as the lack of funding for planned safety upgrades.
If you’re like me, you enjoy few things more than a long, hot shower.
“But He said to them, ‘Rightly did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written: “This people honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far away from Me. And in vain do they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.” ‘Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold…
WASHINGTON — In his first inaugural address, Thomas Jefferson forecast that the young nation would “unite in common efforts for the common good” after the bitter election of 1800.
Back when Greg Abbott was Texas attorney general and running for governor, he used to say, “I go into the office in the morning, I sue Barack Obama, and then I go home.”
When it comes to how he feels about big tech, Jeff Bartos didn’t mince his words.
Prior to his death, Los Angeles’ Sunday night talk show host Terry Anderson used to open his broadcast with a heads up to his listeners: “If you ain’t mad, you ain’t paying attention.”
Not here in America
How can anyone support abortion?
Merrick Garland has an interesting job. He gets up, goes to the office, sues the state of Texas and then goes home.
A Texas governor’s power to call a special legislative session includes setting its agenda. That list of issues tells legislators and the rest of us what the governor thinks is important enough to demand extra time from lawmakers.
“Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them and reveal to them abundance of prosperity and security.”
I was asked on short notice to read in public. Although I had previously indicated my reluctance, the designated reader had not arrived. I agreed to do what needed to be done.
I recently filled in hosting a local Philadelphia talk show, which gave me the opportunity to interview Lt. Colonel Jonathan P. Meyers, a retired Marine who’d recently written a memoir about his almost three decades in service: “American to the Corps.”
Do we have any say?
‘Right on’
Amid the several controversial new laws enacted this year by the Texas legislature were some good bills that deserved, and got, bipartisan support. One especially welcome law that took effect Sept. 1, and originated in the Rio Grande Valley, expands school athletic programs to include adapti…
Crazy times
No illusion
“ ... But whoever follows His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him ...”
Regardless of who emerges victorious in the legal battle over mask mandates, such important public health decisions should be decided locally.
Not helpful
“The one who keeps His commandments remains in Him, and He in him. We know by this that He remains in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.”
1 John 3:24
