Rest in Hope and the Promise of Heaven
Believers find true rest not in comfort but in faith in Jesus Christ. Saint Paul praised the Colossians for grace and truth, produced by the Holy Spirit, giving hope of heaven. Jesus invites the weary to rest their souls, promising strength for daily life and everlasting presence, urging prayer and Bible reading. Amen.
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God
Christ
Jesus Christ
Saint Paul
Jesus
Martin Luther
I Believe in You as Gospel Essence
A reflection on the phrase I believe in you found in a store plaque. The piece asserts that the Gospel centers on God’s belief in humanity, culminating in the sacrifice of His Son. It contrasts human belief with divine confidence and ends with a personal note of reassurance.
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You
Kenny Chesney
Snow surprises Gulf Coast reader in December Baytown notice
A reader recalls rare early snow in Baytown on December 10 and 11, marveling at the beauty and noting weather surprises as God remains constant yet ever active. The note mentions St John’s United Methodist Church and directs to Lewis on page 15.
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Baytown
Gulf Coast
A Texas Hill Country Christmas Remembered
Memories of 1950s Christmas travels to Brenham and Navasota with grandparents Henry and Minnie Winkleman. Gift of a white leather Bible, family meals, and German Grace. Glowing recollections of a piano gathering, O Christmas Tree, and the Silent Night origin story. Reflects on Christ birth and holiday joy.
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Elvis
Bing Crosby
Brenham
Navasota
Grandma Pearl
Henry
Minnie Winkleman
Grandpa
Grace
Tommy
Oberndorf
Germany
Joseph Mohr
Franz Gruber
Christ
Texas
Forecast of faith during December’s uncertain weather
The piece blends weather talk with faith, noting mid-December daylight shrinking and Texas’s capricious climate. It contrasts economic instability with Christmas cheer, urging focus on the Gift of Jesus and spiritual trust rather than material comfort, citing 2 Corinthians 9 15.
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Texas
Charlie Brown
Jesus
Cigarette Smoke in the Restaurant of Life
A reflection compares persistent bad news to cigarette smoke that ruins enjoying meals or daily living. The author recalls a friend who quit reading papers or watching news, feeling murder and disasters erode the gift of life and choosing to seek fewer news inputs. The piece references First Christian Church of Baytown on page 18.
Not exactly entrepreneurs in Wells Texas childhood hustle
As boys Floyd known as Chief and I earned spending money by building a box to shine shoes and provide a resting place for customers. The effort funded movies snacks and some own clothes while helping family finances. We also hired out for farm work cotton picking hay hauling watermelons and more, in Dew Lakewood Church of ChrISt.
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Wells Texas
Floyd
Chief
City hall nativity stands as bright holiday beacon
A reader notes the city hall displays a prominent nativity scene and contrasts it with other advertisers who opt for generic phrases. The piece celebrates the city’s public embrace of Christmas with a biblical quote from Luke 2 11 and thanks those who share the message.
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Christ the Lord
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Raymond van Buskirk
Crous
Stolander Road
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Lewis
Maranathachurch.com
Tommy Meekins
First Baptist Highlands
Edwards
The
Restaurant of Life
DEES
First Christian Church of
Teen Department
Victory Baptist Church
E. Archer
Ybcebaytown.org
Lakewood
Harvey Schultz
Danny Biddy
Old River Church
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