Thought for Today Psalm 126 5 reflection prayer
A devotional note shares Psalm 126 5 about sowing with tears and reaping joy. It offers a prayer asking God to strengthen weary hearts and hands and ends with Amen. The tone is solemn and uplifting, suitable for a daily religious card or bulletin.
Desperation play on immigration alienates Trump supporters
A political column discusses immigration policy and deportation practices under Donald Trump, citing cases of green card holders in Vermont Tennessee and Missouri who were detained. It argues that the approach feeds fear, harms supporters, and undermines promises to deport migrants, reflecting on broader nativist aims and governance failures.
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Wear Orange events honor gun violence survivors in NC
Gail Mooney of Clayton urges action against gun violence in North Carolina. She notes 606 gun incidents from Jan 1 to May 19, cites costs near 2 billion dollars, and invites participation in Wear Orange events on June 6 nationwide and June 7 in East Clayton Community Park to honor survivors and remember those lost.
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Johnstonian News Editors and Leaders Identified
Scott Bolejack serves as editor with Rick Stewart as editor publisher emeritus and Morgan Paul Dickerman leading ITI as CEO, marking leadership roles within the Johnstonian News organization.
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Remembering Marlon Lee A servant heart and public service
Scott Bolejack recalls East Smithfield Councilman Marlon Lee who died at 51 on May 25. Lee served nearly 12 years, coached girls basketball at Clayton High School, mentored students, and championed literacy for Johnston County youth. His life of passion for community stands as an example for the class of 2025 graduates.
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Road trip reveals God's presence with a stone of remembrance
A mother and son drive to Chattanooga for a baseball tournament and, amid a grueling eight hour trip, experience a spiritual revelation in Virginia. The story parallels Joshua 4, where God parts the Jordan River and leaves 12 stones as a memory. The author urges readers to remember God's faithfulness through tangible reminders.
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