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There’s a certain scripture in the Christmas story that has always intrigued me. You know the story… an angel visits a young girl named Mary and announces to her that she will become pregnant with God’s Son (Luke 1:26-33). Her fiancé Joseph learns of her pregnancy and secretly plans to break the engagement when an angel appears to him in a dream and tells him of God’s plan, so he takes Mary to be his wife after all.

Thinking Out Loud: Two Americas

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As we move closer to Inauguration Day and the spectre of an illegitimate president actually taking the oath of office with his hand on the Bible, the feeling that a major injustice has been foisted upon more than 71 million people has hardly waned. Neither has the anger and frustration.

Musings by Marilou: Women’s Brunch Worth the Year-long Wait

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In a year when so many things have gone wrong, the 2020 Women’s Christmas Brunch at Transformation Church was a breath of fresh air. The tables in the sanctuary were once again elaborately decorated. The food catered by a local restaurant was outstanding, and Lubbock minister Shelly Swann touched the majority of the ladies in the room with the topic, “The Do-It-All-Girl.”

Thinking Out Loud:Shorts

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BLM demands a seat at the table

Thinking Out Loud: The Battle for Georgia:What’s at Stake?

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Under normal circumstances, a pitched battle between two incumbent Republican Senators and two Democrat challengers in some far-flung state would barely elicit a yawn from those of us who find Texas politics to be entertaining enough, thank you.

Simply Christmas

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First Baptist Church of Seminole held their annual Christmas celebration, “Simply Christmas,” at the Seminole Community Center Wednesday evening. In addition to a mobile game center and craft stations, Santa Claus was a tremendous hit. Local children lined up to share their Christmas wishes and hugs with Jolly Ole St. Nick. (Photo by Marilou D. Horton)

Johnson awarded Peanut Profitability award

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Otis Lee Johnson has been awarded the Southwest Farm Press Peanut Profitability award to honor farmers who produce highest yields with the lowest cost per acre.

Musings by Marilou: The Best Little Christmas Walk Ever

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With over 200 runners/walkers, and several canines sporting Christmas lights, the 2nd Annual Jingle Bell Run was, once again, an overwhelming success. According to Amanda Reames, coordinator of the event, "I had almost 230 people who signed up, almost 100 more than last year, which is amazing."

Thinking Out Loud:Shorts

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Who Gets the Vaccine First

Mirror Ministries

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Fun fact: I’m the girl who turns on Christmas music way before Thanksgiving. For me however, it’s not about the season as much as what it produces. I literally smile from ear to ear listening to it. So much so, that I recently put in my earphones and did my entire two hours of grocery shopping listening to the sounds of Christmas–all the while, smiling on the inside, smiling at others in the store, and basically feeling very comforted and peaceful by my simple choice of music.