Is marriage becoming obsolete in modern society
A Pew Research survey suggests 40 percent of Americans see marriage as obsolete while 80 percent redefine family to include unmarried couples with children and single parents. The piece argues biblical morality upholds marriage as one man and one woman, condemns fornication and homosexuality, and urges societal adherence to God’s design for family.
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Pew Research Center
Hope Yen
News
Yahoo.com
God
aNne
Malachi
America
Give Thanks Always for Faith Family and Future
A sermon urges constant thanksgiving beyond Thanksgiving Day, citing Ephesians 5 20 Psalm 34 1 and Psalm 150 6. It highlights three blessings to be thankful for faith in God family and eternal future and emphasizes that Jesus is the way to the Father. The message ends with persistent praise and gratitude.
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God
Father
Jesus Christ
David
Jesus
Garden of Eden
Joshua
Little Biddy Bits on Christmas Meaning and Family
A grandchild Dylan helps with a ceramic manger scene and on seeing Mary exclaims the Baby Jesus needs his mama. The story reflects on how even a three year old grasps the family meaning of Christmas, cited with Luke 2 16 and signed by Danny R pastor of the Church on Old River since 1977.
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Jesus
Joseph
Mary
Dylan
Dana
Danny R., Biddy
Church
Old River
Oldriverbaptist.com
Christmas Worship and Musical Events At Local Churches
Faith Presbyterian Church invites Sunday worship at 4 p.m. featuring lessons carols special music and an Advent journey ending with an Agape Feast at 3900 N Main St Cedar Bayou Grace UMC presents Were You There On That Christmas Night a Christmas musical with dinner at 6 p.m. and music at 7 p.m. on Dec 10 at 304 N Pruett proceeds aid youth ministries.
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Faith Presbyterian Church
N. Main St
Chancel Choir
Cedar Bayou Grace Players
Pruett Street
N. Pruett
Jesus
Chris, Doug
Paula Harrison
Christmas Bike Quest and a Child's Frustration
Jim Finley recalls a Christmas morning when his bike handlebars wouldn't fit. His father J.P. and Uncle Buddy labored for hours to assemble the machine, while neighborhood taunts and his own impatience fueled a harsh yet humorous childhood memory. The bike eventually rode, and he reflects on older days when dangers were minimal and freedom felt vast.
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J.P
Buddy
Names Behind the Fame A Revealing Look at Stage Identities
The piece lists famous stars and their birth names, noting Veronica Lake as Constance Ockerman and others like Joan Crawford, Rita Hayworth, Betty Perske, Orvon Autry, and Doris Kappelhoff. It reflects on how birth names differ from screen personas and mentions Wanda Orton of the Baytown Sun.
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Veronica Lake
Constance Ockerman
Joan Crawford
Lucille Fay LeSuer
Loretta Young
Gretchen
Hedy Lamarr
Hedy
Hedley
Hedwig Kiesler
Mary Leta Slaton
Gene Autry
Gene
Orvon
Cyd Charisse
Fred Astaire
Gene Kelly
Tula Finklea
Doris Day
Brunson Theater
Doris Kappelhoff
Ashton Kutcher
Cary Grant
Tony Curtis
Wanda Orton
The
Baytown Sun
Whatley Ponders Vision and Forward Focus
In a reflective piece, Whatley muses on eye placement and perspective. The narrator jokes about eyes in the back of the head and links forward focus to progress, while acknowledging confusion about rear vision and the hamster’s limits. The reflection blends whimsy with existential doubt.
The Curse of the Goat Man Geocache Fever in Baytown
Bert Marshall propels Baytown geocaching with 29 caches on Evergreen Road and Tri City Beach Road drawing visitors from Louisiana and Houston. He shares entertaining videos while fans praise his adventurous caches. Fellow geocachers and Latitude Attitude celebrate his impact despite risks like mosquito bites and bee stings.
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Marshall
Baytown
Geocache
Evergreen Road
Tri-City Beach Road
Louisiana
Houston
Ecco
Geocaching Society
Bert Marshall
Bert
Hges
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Jesse Flowers
Tommy Meekins
Faith Presbyterian
Cedar Bayou Grace
UMC
Cedar Bayou
Grace Umc
Finley
Santa Claus
Jim Finley
Orton
Sarong
Dorothy Lamaur
Lauren Bacall
Betty
Betty Perske
Margarita Carmen Cansino
Rita Hayworth
A Hayworth
Marion Morrison
John Wayne
Leonard Franklin Slye
the Arcadia
Roy Rogers
Cowboy
Estetica Designs
J. Becky
E. Galveston Street
Archer and
Stolander Rd
Whatley
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