A Little Something Extra From a Texan Childhood
A writer recalls memories from North Seventh Street near Texas Avenue, including a father who worked at Humble Oil and Refining Co. and daily breakfasts. He describes sharing a fork-topped bite of toast egg and bacon, untying his father's boots, and church visits, then reflects on Christian generosity and blessings.
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N. Seventh St
Texas Avenue
Humble Oil and Refining Co
ExxonMobil
Daddy
Akee
Labor Day Sermon on Labors of Love and Giving
A preacher reflects on labor as service to others, urging reader to work with heart for the Lord. He cites Ephesians 4 28 Colossians 3 23 24 and emphasizes laboring to give, not just to earn. The message invites self evaluation of labors of love and ends with a hymn about serving the Master.
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Jim
Milton Berle
Paul
Jesus
Apostle Paul
Christ
Heaven
Earth
Uncertainty in Understanding God and Faith
The author argues that belief about God is inherently uncertain and personal, as no one can prove divine truths. Expecting others to adopt dogma leads to frustration, contempt, and conflict, suggesting a more tolerant approach and inviting contact with Stolander Road Fellowship.
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God
Sjolanderroadfellowship.com
Gift of Ice Cream Bridges Church Friendship
Pastor Danny R. Biddy recounts a Monday, August 31, 2015 visit at Old River Baptist Church where Jerry delivered a carton of Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. The act turns into a communal moment as the gift is shared with church members. The message emphasizes timely generosity and divine timing.
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Jerry
Danny R. Biddy
Old River
Oldriverbaptist.com
Pope grants all priests power to absolve abortion sin
Pope Francis extends Holy Year mercy to women who had abortions, allowing rank and file priests to grant absolution. He says forgiveness does not condone abortion and stresses contrite hearts. The move follows long bishop control and aims to ease healing during the Holy Year of Mercy from Dec 8, 2015 to Nov 20, 2016.
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Vatican City
Pope Francis
Holy See
Francis
Vatican
United States
James Martin
America
Holy Father
Dolan
Argentina
Faith Lift Race human in church sermon on race and unity
A Houston churchist recounts a sermon addressing race in a song about Jesus loves the little children. She recalls a parishioner’s critique of color labels and presents inclusive, colorblind faith, while reflecting on race surveys and the idea that all humans are God’s first generation.
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Jesus
Church Women United Child Care Faith Center
Presbyterian
God
Tommy Emmanuel
University of Houston
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Conroe
Don Cunningham
Onuron
Tommy Meekins
Baytown Sun
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Baytown
Desiree Stanislas
Suzette Watkins
Mt. Calvary Mission Baptist Church
Stolander Road
Rick
Jim Gill
The
Baytown Sun Newspaper
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