Faith: Ichabod

There is a story told in 1 Samuel 4 about the defeat of Israel by the Philistines. They had sent out the Ark of the Covenant with the army thinking it would give them special favor with God and that He would guarantee their defeat of the Philistines. But that didn’t happen.

Ag: Berry’s Picks

Bloat on Small GrainsUntil last week, it had been a tough year for small grains, but with the recent rainfall, they are really going to start growing. I see some fields that will soon be ready for grazing and other fields that will not be far behind.

Ag: Fenceline Chatter

Five steps to prepare your garden for winterYou need to prepare your garden for winter in early fall because you don’t want to be caught off guard by cooler temperatures or run out of time. Most of Texas doesn’t have as well pronounced seasons as other parts of the country.

When service become power: Let’s start a bigger conversation

Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-Lubbock) surprised a lot of folks last week when he announced he would not seek re-election. And it was one line in his statement that stayed with me: “Public service should not be a full-time career.His statement made me proud.

Child’s Play

The latter today is likely lacking political correctness, but it shares with the others a commonality. All were games of yesterday’s youth.And they were outside games of that generation.

Faith: Where There is Love, There is Grace

1 Corinthians chapter 13: 4- 7: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

Faith: How Do You Know If You’re Going to Heaven?

“My grandma thinks I’m going to heaven,” says Kole, 6.Why is it that most grandchildren can’t get enough of their grandparents?Most grandparents are smart enough to just love on their grandkids. They leave the hard stuff like correction and discipline for the parents.

Senior Living: Aging Matters

Aging is inevitable — wrinkles, gray hairs, and an ever-growing collection of elastic- waist pants. But while gravity may tug our bodies downward, a vibrant social life can keep our spirits up and minds active.

Ag: Berry’s Picks

Another year has passed, and it is once again Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving is many folks favorite holiday and with good reason. Thanksgiving is a day set aside to give thanks for all the blessings of the previous year and for the end of harvest season. It is also a day to enjoy good food.

Big on Soundbites, short on substance

Governor Greg Abbott’s Sunday night announcement came not from the State Capitol or a Texas small town, but from a backdrop overlooking the Houston skyline. “Let’s Roll,” the campaign banner read — a slogan built for a national audience, not for the communities that make this state work.