Editorial

James Sturch, Arkansas Senator Legislators have begun budget hearings in preparation for the 2023 regular session.Members of the Joint Budget Committee and the Legislative Council will review in detail all spending requests by state agencies.The governor will present a balanced budget plan on November 10 that legislators will consider before they recommend spending levels for state government. At the same time the administration will update its economic forecast for the remainder of…

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Have you ever wondered if God is listening to you? One of His many divine attributes is that He is Omnipresent which means He is everywhere at the same time. His presence constantly permeates the atmosphere whether it be on earth, in heaven, or throughout the universe. This is how He knows everything that happens and every word that is said. He knows every tree that falls in the forest and every…

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By The Rev. Billy Holland I was having a conversation with a good friend the other day, and he was telling me how life is becoming more difficult now that he is in his eighties. When he was young he loved to jog and walk a couple of miles a day, and now he can hardly make it to the kitchen. I’m about twenty years younger, but I can definitely relate to…

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By God builds His temple with living stones Are we dedicating or hesitating?I attempt to keep my eyes and ears open to learn about the Holy Spirit and human behavior. In my spiritual journey, the situations I’ve encountered through counseling and teaching have graciously allowed me to see the importance of walking in humility through the awareness of God’s presence. I’m not implying that I’ve arrived at a spiritual plateau where God…

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By Al Cross I love social media.They keep me in touch with dozens of friends, whom I might otherwise have contact with just every few years, or every few decades.They let me share articles that I think bring greater understanding of a subject, usually with a comment of my own, and enjoy similar sharing by others.They let me share my own writing, reaching a wider audience than I did when I worked…

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