By DANNY MINTON Several years ago Disney produced a movie, “Love Leads the Way: A True Story.” It is the story of two characters. Morris Frank, a young man who at 6 lost an eye when he hit a tree limb riding a horse and then lost the other during a boxing mishap at the age of 16. The other
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON In a high school football game a few years ago, the Brandon Bulldogs of Brandon, Mississippi, met the Northwest Rankin Cougars on the field for a junior varsity football matchup. The game started out like any other high school competition but took an unexpected turn as the game progressed. Brandon quickly went up by a score of
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By LESLIE STRADER Sand and stars. Those are the two images – or metaphors – the Lord gave to Abraham when He plucked him out of obscurity and made a covenant with him 4,000 years ago. The first mention is in Genesis 15:5: “And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able
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By DANNY MINTON Browse the internet and you will discover several websites that list the last words of famous people of the past. Most are probably not the actual final words, but more of a final thought during their last days of life. Some are long philosophical sayings, but most are just a short quip about the end of life.
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By NANCY PATRICK Abilene, Texas, a relatively quiet, safe place to live, has had a recent increase in violence. This has prompted me to ponder the causes of such unusual behavior not only in Abilene but also around the world. My dilemma relates to the apparent fear and anger felt by many people who behave badly—both verbally and physically.
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON March 4, 1933, opened with a mostly cloudy sky, the sun peeking through at times then disappearing behind the gray fluff overhead. The temperature was a chilly 42 degrees. The nation was in the midst of one of the lowest economic times in history. Jobs were scarce, and families were desperately seeking ways to make ends meet.
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON Slower than a sleeping snail! More negative than an electron! Able to stall plans with a single doubt! Look! Over there! It’s a man! It’s a woman! It’s “Obstacle Man!” Yes, it’s “Obstacle Man!” Strange creature from within our number who comes to meetings with thoughts and ideas far more negative than sub-zero! “Obstacle Man!” Who can
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By DANNY MINTON Question: How many of you go to church on Sunday? Raise your hand! Wow! That’s impressive. Okay, how many of you go to church mostly on Easter or at Christmas? I see a few two-timers. Okay, how many of you take your children to church or at least did when they were at home? Most of you! Again
Read moreBy AMY BOONE About 15 years ago at Bible Study Fellowship I overheard a woman telling someone about a bird sanctuary on the outskirts of town. My ears perked up because I really love birds… well, I hate grackles, but that’s another story. I asked her what she was talking about. She told me that an older woman kept a
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