Family Matters – Praying for Your Adult Children Anybody who’s known me long knows I’m a huge believer in the power of prayer. God’s Word encourages us to “pray … [Read More...]
Community
We Gained a Daughter, Finally!
We Gained a Daughter, Finally! Last Winter, when our oldest son TJ told us he was marrying the love of his life Sarah on November 10th near Austin, we said: “Well, maybe the weather will be ok.” After all, November in Central Texas is a total mystery. It could be sunshine and shirt sleeves and it could be Leon Lett sliding on the ice … [Read More...]
Politics
Hamas Calls for Cease Fire
Hamas Calls for Cease Fire By Guest Contributor, Cheryl Hancock-Watts Hamas asked for a ceasefire if Israel will cease hitting Hamas military targets in Gaza. The word for ceasefire in Arabic is 'Hudna', which means 'quiet', 'calm' or Jewish woman watches destruction nearby. a break for a set amount of … [Read More...]
Health & Fitness
Swap Not So Good for Good and Healthy
Swap Not So Good for Good and Healthy Beefitbob and the happy healthy tip of the day. Swap white rice, white bread, and potatoes… For brown rice, … [Read More...]
Outdoors
Good times in the Land of Enchantment
Good times in the Land of Enchantment If you’ve been following my column the past few weeks, I mentioned that I was heading up to northern New Mexico for my … [Read More...]
Family
Family Matters: Praying for your Adult Children
Family Matters – Praying for Your Adult Children Anybody who’s known me long knows I’m a huge believer in the power of prayer. God’s Word encourages us to “pray … [Read More...]
Back to Basics
Camellias Woo in Winter
Camellias Woo in Winter When chilly temperatures arrive, many summer-blooming plants wave goodbye. Now is when the camellias begin to bloom. All summer long, they … [Read More...]
Preparedness
Halloween Like It Used to Be
Halloween Like It Used to Be Article provided Special to The Northeast Texan “My kid asked, ‘What did you used to do for Halloween, Daddy?’” Red … [Read More...]
History
Who was Benjamin Franklin? (1706 – 1790)
Who was Benjamin Franklin? (1706 - 1790) Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706. At the age of 12, he began an apprenticeship as a printer and later wrote … [Read More...]
Food & Travel
Deer Camp Meals
Deer Camp Meals I am often asked questions such as ‘are wild hogs good to eat’ or ‘doesn’t venison have that ‘gamey’ taste. I’ve found it impossible to answer … [Read More...]
Faith
We Gained a Daughter, Finally!
We Gained a Daughter, Finally! Last Winter, when our oldest son TJ told us he was marrying the love of his life Sarah on November 10th near Austin, we said: “Well, … [Read More...]
