The Enemy has a Plot but God has a Plan

2 Chronicles 15:7 (NIV) But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.I recently endured an attack on my calling and ministry that left me reeling. It had great potential to derail me from the plans of God for my life.

Berry’s Picks

If you look around, you will see lots of fire ant mounds popping up in yards and elsewhere. The recent rainfall has been very good for fire ants. With the rain and warmer temperatures, their activity will only increase.

A Numbers Game

For those of us who once made our living working on the radio, one of the main competitors we had for advertising dollars was the phone book. Specifically, the Yellow Pages.

Where Are They Now? Sandra (Johnson) Cogburn

Having one successful career is hard enough. Dublin graduate Sandra (Johnson) Cogburn has had two of them. From working on Corps of Engineers lakes as a government contractor to rising through the ranks of the USPS to be the Hico Postmaster, Cogburn’s perseverance has taken her far.

Senior Living: Aging Matters

This month, I am excited to share with you information about the third of the four categories of senior living – assisted living. Assisted living is much like independent living, as discussed last month.

Faith: The Last Ark on Earth

It was just a box, a wooden box. It wasn’t valuable, and it contained nothing of value. But to me, it was priceless. My wife, Rose, had made it for me. She, her daughter, and her granddaughters had held a craft night and each had decorated a box for someone special. I was her “special.

Faith: He’ll Certainly Take Care of You

Exodus 13:19 (NASB) “…God will certainly take care of you…” Pete and Jan were doing well. He was running a successful small business while she looked after the three kids at home. Pete’s business was growing as new opportunities opened to him.

Agriculture: Berry’s Picks

Home Pecan Tree FertilizationHomeowner yard pecan trees provide good shade as well as the potential for a valuable nut crop. Pecan trees do require some management you do not have with other yard trees.

Agriculture: Fenceline Chatter

Five important reminders when finding ‘orphaned’ wildlife While enjoying the outdoors this spring and summer, you’ll likely encounter young wildlife. Although it may be tempting to help a lone baby animal, experts warn intervening can often do more harm than good — and may be illegal.

Where Are They Now? Cindy Sanchez

When Cindy Sanchez transferred to Dublin High School her sophomore year from a school in Dallas, she had no plans to go to college. But thanks to the supportive and motivated students she met in Dublin, Sanchez changed her mind and decided to earn her bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate.