Faith: The Slave

In our modern age, when we hear the word “slave”we think of detestable things. For the black American, it holds stories of horror and often instills hate. For many years in the history of our country, black slaves were treated horribly.

Faith: Why Does God Call People?

“I think God calls people because He doesn’t have a phone, so He has to call them in their hearts,” says Lily, 5.Romans 1:1-7 begins Paul’s letter with a powerful introduction: “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle...” (Romans 1:1).

Senior Living: Toni Says

Morning, Toni: Recently, you wrote a Medicare column about various life policies available after 65 and I have a retirement insurance question.In January, I’m retiring when I turn 70 and my wife, Anna, will be 68.

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Master gardeners to host class on creating pocket prairiesWhat comes to mind when you think about a prairie? Is it the breeze blowing across the fragrant grasses. Or the pops of color from the native plants in bloom and butterflies fluttering about in search of a meal.

Ag: Berry’s Picks

El NinoOur good summer has gone south, and it is amazing how quickly the fields have dried up in the county. All dryland fields have now turned brown and Bermudagrass is going dormant.It is hard to keep enough irrigation going to pecan trees when it gets this hot and trees are starting to lose nuts.

Better Shop Around

In the North, dads have basements. In the South, they have shops. Both accommodate man things; such as woodworking, small engine repair, and isolation from the fairer sex.As a kid in Ashdown, Arkansas, I saw basements on TV shows and wished we had one.

One size does not fit every Texas School

It is back-to-school time in Texas, and in a political season that means education plans are arriving almost as quickly as school-supply lists.It is good to see Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa make public education central to the governor’s race.

The Price Was Right

Long before anyone knew who Drew Carey was, there was a fella named Bob who hosted a little game show called, “The Price Is Right.”My grandmother loved and never missed Bob Barker and his game show.

Where are they now? Amber Steele

When Amber Steele was in college, she worked on the side at Oaktree Assisted Living. “I absolutely fell in love with the geriatric population,” she said.

Faith: Two Silver Trumpets

While in the U.S. Army, there were two trumpet events that happened daily. First was Reveille, which was sounded in the morning. Nicknamed “The Army Wakeup Call,” it designated the morning assembly and start to the day. It was accompanied by the raising of the flag.