Of course they do. When they are in error in the USA, the nation is in deep trouble, but so is the rest of the world. Our ideology or, if you will, our way of looking at life and the world; that is much more basic, and, therefore, most important. Without a sound ideology underlying and directing our politics, what we do will inevitably lead to disaster. How important do we think life itself is? We must place the highest value on life itself, wherever it exists, wherever the

The Real Church is centered in Jesus the Christ and is not at all like most of the places that call themselves such. For one, the Real Church has no boundaries. It is open to all of every race, sexual orientation or nationality. It can be a place of worship at any time and in any location. Secondly, the Real Church is not concerned with numbers, such as how many belong or attend or have been baptized and converted. The Real Church has no budget, thus, no annual budget of a

I begin with me and my fellow heteros. I must have absolute respect for mysef, every other male and for all females. For healthy relationships between the sexes are the very foundation of human society. I am worthy, so is she. We know we can do great things together. And we are physically attracted to one another. We are in love. In love, we begin a family. In the process, we learn how to please one another as well as how to overcome any differences we may have. Don't m

At times, we use "hope" regarding things or events we wish to cease or avoid, like "I hope that's not the case." B iblically speaking (Jesus speaking, if you will) uses "Hope" in a much broader and deeper way, mainly, tha t is, we "Hope" in order to avoid the consequences of evil For Jesus, there was One Great Hope, to enter into heaven and live there forever. Indeed, many among us need to make effective use of Jesus' Hope. When life becomes perilous for us, Jesus would ha

USA in Dire Need of Winter Olympic Team Made Up of Native Americans The USA has way too many immigrants performing for it in the 2026 Winter Olympics. The names speak for themselves, such as Haugjaa, Santos=Griswald and Lehman. Clearly, we need Olympians with names like Tonto, Pronto, Sitting Bull and War Eagle. Sitting Bull would have no problem with the figure skating and War Eagle would likely set a new world record every time he competes. Indeed, we need to end this craz

Probably more than we thinFk. but not enough (there never is). Fsome people the words simply come too easily' they say they really care, but their actions say differently. If we really cared about people, as we claim, we would be much more sympathetic toward immigrants, who are as human as we but without as much as we have' they just desire a better life than what they've had to date. If we really cared about people, we would not spend so much of our time trying to add to

Can We Recover our Personal Allegiance to Integrity? ? Is it possible for our world of the 21st century to have people in high (and low) places who are dedicated to living as honestly as they possibly can? Perhaps not. It may be that we humans of the 2020's have immersed ourselves so deeply into ",alomg money" that we have lost contact with our better selves. We are not at all surprised when some well-known person is revealed to be a pedophile, or someone just as self-cente

Hell and Heaven Are Real The two major post-this-life destinations humans have believed in for centuries, they are, indeed, very real, but they are also very unlike what we humans have traditionally thought. Hell is full of people from all nations, races, and religions, though most are probably former USA residents, Disagreements for everyone among them occur all the time, regardless of the weather, which changes repeatedly so as to make their environment always uncomforta

THE BEST ADVICE YOU WILL EVER GET Pay no attention to what you read here. Stop. That is all we have to say regarding you and your problems. You don't need us, or anyone else. The person you most need is.. . .yes, is: YOU! Of course, I'm saying nothing new. It's the same point made repeatedly by our best psychologists. Ultimately, you must figure out how to deal with your problems. Not I. Not Dr. Frankl (he's deceased) and certainly not Dr. Freud, the master interpre

Resolved Not to Resolve December 26, 2025.- Why should we ever make New Year's resolutions?? We know in advance that we will never be able to keep them. They're a waste of time, so let's do the obvious: make none but one: Resolve not to resolve means that any success we might enjoy comes as a great blessing; in 2026, we may even encounter a multitude of welcomed surprises, like a big raise in our salaries, along with public recognition of our outstanding personal qualities

The people we should most admire are not on the screens of our TV or local cinemas. They're nearby, perhaps even in the same room, or next door, or just down the street. We know them, but we do not acknowledge their goodness, the traits, that is. that they possess and do well with, but which, for the most part, we take for granted, failing to realize that we should be emulating them. Who are they? Let me give you some hints: #1, they are not troubled with the problems of t

2A Division 1 Joaquin (11-4) ca Stinnett West Texas (15-0), Wednesday, 7:00 pm 2A Divisioin 2 Muenster (11-2) vs. Shiner (15-0), Thursday, 11:00 am 3A Division 1 Grandview (13-2) vs. Yoakum ((13-2), Thursday. 2:00 pm 3A Division 2 Newton (14-1) vs. Wall (15-0), Thursday, 7:00 pm West Texas, Shiner and Wall are undefeated for 2025 All games ae played in Cowboy Stadium, Arlington. Clown of the Sea:

The Rams of Joaquin (11-4) trailed the Refugio Bobcats (13-1) most of the game but never gave up and took the lead with 6:25 minutes remaining at 29-28. They then added seven points to win the contest 37-28 and advance to the state final where they'll go against Stinnett West Texas (15-0), a clear winner over Hamilton, 35-0, in their semi-final. West Texas enters the title contest undefeated for the year. Quarterback Trenton Runnels, a junior, led the Rams masterfully. Se

Who can deliver a good sermon every Sunday (and at other times)? I just may be the one. \ I've had years of experience, mostly in my native state of Texas. Since my wife passed, I've been living temporarily with a daughter in South Florida (Palm Beach Gardens). I can preach! I can relate! I love ministry, in particular preaching. I have no blemishes on my record, as a college teacher/administrator and several years as a local church pastor/ Andy Pate, 361-543-6448; drandy

All around the globe. Members are from everywhere, including remote places on the planet earth We are the church Christ called us to be: Caring--sympathetic, empathetic, concerned, we care. My name is Andrew, I am the senior pastor of The Caring Church. And I wish heee to invite you to join us. Simply email me at drandypate@gmail.com telling me that is your desire. From that point onward consider me to be your pastor. I will reach out. I will listen. I will counsel.

Five of the d16 teams are undefeated; Mt Enterprise vs. Shiner pits two with perfect records. 2AD1 Stinnett West Texas (14-0) vs. Hamilton (12-2) Thursday, 6:00 pm, Iowa Park Refugio (13-0) vs. Joaquin (10-4) Thursday, 7:00 pm, Cy Fair 2AD2 Gruver (12-2) vs. Muenster (12-2) Thursday, 6:00 pm, Canyon Mt. Enterprise (14-0) vs. Shiner (14-0) Friday, 7:00 pm, New Caney 3AD1 Peaster (13-1) vs. Grandview (10-2) Friday, 7:00 pm, Fort Worth Crowley Yoakum (12-2)

The big stunner in th regional finals was East Bernard's 34-31 over Tidehaven, our season long #1 in the division. Also, Wall won impressively over Idalou, 48-7. The one word that seems to sum up where the teams are going into the semis is: Equality. Any one of the teams is capable of defeating the others. This week, Refugio will be strongly tested by Joaquin, which won convincingly over a very good San Augustine squad. In 3A 1, Yoakum is still in the hunt, surprisingly,

Paradise (3A1) and Tidehaven (3A2) have been PB's season-long favorites to take the two titles. But look out for Columbus, which is seeking a thrge-peat. Also, Newton is always in contention and Idalou has been very strong in recent games. East Bernard lost to Tidehave big time on Nov. 7, 59-6. Perhaps there should be a rule that when the first game was so lopsided, there should not be a second game; Tidehaven clearl showed its superiority. 3A1 Paradise (12-1) vs. Peaster

Since preseason, Refugio (2AD!) and Shiner (2AD2) have been the title favorites. Now, we are about to see if that will, in fact, be the case. Stinnett West Texas and Bremond appear to have the best chances at deciding otherwise. 2AD1 Cisco (12-1) vs. Stinnett West Texas (13-0), 6:00 pm, Fri., Lubbock Joaquin (9-4) vs. San Augustine (10-3), 7:30 pm, Fri., Henderson Axtell (11-1) vs. Hamilton (11-2), 7,00 pm, Fri. Robinson Mason (11 -3) vs. Refugio (12-0), 7:00 pm, Fri.

2AD2 Stinnett West Texas (13-0) 26, New Home 19 Joaquin (9-4) 74 Elysian Fields 21 Cisco (12-1) 28, Spearman 20 . San Augustine (10-3) 43 Beckville 33 Hamilton (11-2) 29, Price Carlisle 7 Mason (10-3) 42, Kenedy 37 Refugio (12-0) 40, Ganado 13 2A2 Stratford 48, Bovina 14 Gruver 23, Ropes 13 Lindsay 29, Collinsville 23 Albany vs. Muenster 6:00 pm., Fri., Graham Bremond 17, Mart 6 Mt. Enterprise 74, Garrison 46 Junction Shiner 34, Iola 14 3A1 Peaster