Little Biddy Bits Land Judging Team Tale
A former high school land judging participant recalls judging soil texture type slope and depth at each site with no talking allowed. He credits a strong teacher and notes the humorous line about dirt value and Manhattan Island. The piece ends with a biblical verse and signature Danny R. Biddy.
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Manhattan Island
Danny R. Biddy
Local church notes feature Sunday services and festival plans
Alliance Bible Church invites worship August 5 at 10 30 with guest Vergil Schmidt speaking on Understanding the New Birth from John 3 1 21. St Mark's UM and Faith Presbyterian also announce service times and communion. Praise Him Festival set Aug 11 11 am to 3 pm at Whites Park Community Building.
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Alliance Bible Church
Vergil Schmidt
San Antonio
Abecbaytown.org
Abcbaytown.org
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
St. Mark’s
North Main St
Faith Presbyterian
Jim Gill
N. Main
W. Baker
Rollingbrook
White's Park
Community Christian Fellowship
Trentonlhart
Gmailethon
Faith lift for daily life and spiritual growth
A motivational sermon-like reflection urges readers to wake up to righteousness, dress life with a smile, and stand up for beliefs. It frames living by faith as obedience to God and emphasizes love, prayer, and continual uplift through God’s Word. The piece cites Bible verses and calls for daily positive actions.
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Myself
God
Jesus
Why Some People Struggle to Understand the Bible
A sermon-style discussion cites scripture from Ephesian letters and John to affirm that the Bible can be understood and encourages study and guidance. It lists reasons for misunderstanding including lack of study, absence of help, teaching errors, and spiritual laziness, inviting readers to seek guidance at www.biblework.com.
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Paul
Jesus
Philip
Peter
Biblework.com
Can We Take Jesus Too Seriously in Modern Faith
A compact analysis questions literal readings of the Bible and the Sermon on the Mount. It contrasts church history with Jesus teachings on transforming humanity, love over violence, and the challenge of living literally the gospel in a hostile world.
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Jesus
Earth
God
Paul
Birthday Sunday brings old photos and memory tables
Faith Presbyterian hosted a Birthday Sunday with monthly born tables, July and December themes, and a display of old photos. The piece weaves family memories, Polaroid keepsakes, and a Yale Yancey anecdote about a crumpled photo linked to a father’s battle with polio and a child’s awakening to faith.
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Anne
Philip Yancey
Philip
Yancey
Don's Daily Parable on childishness and faith
A reader reflects on childish behavior and patience in daily life, contrasts adult temper with a childlike trust, and shares family examples including grandson Trace. It cites Bible verses about becoming like children and trusting God, urging humility and genuine faith.
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Jarrod
Amy
Trace
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
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