Marriage vows amid storms endures 29 years of love
Tommy Meekins recounts 29 years of marriage to Barbara in Palm Desert in 1974, noting divine guidance, prayers from Texas mothers, and shared trials. He and Barbara reflect on their faith, Barbara’s early church influence, and a playful yet meaningful answer about marriage lasting through thunder and lightning.
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Religion in school debate by first graders
A local public school hosted a serious religious discussion between classes as first graders debated which is farther Heaven or California. The note reflects concern about church and state separation and mentions Rev. Danny R. Biddy of Old River Baptist since 1977.
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California
Danny R. Biddy
Old River Baptist
Jesus as Life’s Manager and Play Ball Faith
A devotional compares life to baseball Play ball and trust Jesus as life’s manager. Tim Edwards pastor of First Baptist Highlands writes that life is an adventure of faith guided by God’s signals in Scripture. The piece links daily choices to spiritual leadership and readiness for life’s next play.
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James
Tim Edwards
First Baptist Church
Highlands
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