Thought for Today Faith as Mustard Seed Moves Mountains
A devotional fragment cites Matthew 17 20 where Jesus says faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains and declare nothing impossible. A prayer asks for encouragement in doubt and grace to trust God’s promises.
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Jesus
Matthew
North Carolina’s spiraling gamble policy sets up uneasy bets
Rob Schofield of NC Newsline analyzes North Carolina's rapid expansion of sports betting and online gaming. He notes April losses exceed 100 million dollars, lobbyists push video poker, and bills to limit prop bets languish in committee. He highlights corporate tactics by DraftKings and FanDuel and warns of ethical concerns.
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North Carolina
Roy Cooper
Raleigh
Carolina Hurricanes
State Lottery Commission
DraftKings
FanDuel
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Steelers
North Carolina Legislative
Biden
Donald Trump
Barnum
Rob Schofield
NC Newsline
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Smithfield budget defense cited as apples to oranges
Readers argue Town Manager Giles Scott used a flawed comparison between Smithfield’s 57 cent tax rate and Johnston County’s 69 cent rate. They note schools and college costs inflate the county rate, while the town does not build or run schools, and point to three property revaluations since 2003 raising total value.
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Mithfield
Giles Scott
Rick Hester
Johnston Community College
Johnston
Smithfield
Scott
Johnston County
Clayton
Mr. Scott
Nip It In The Bud A Devotional Note From Everyday Grace
A devotional sermon urges stopping temptations early, citing James 1 13 15 and Genesis 39 13 with Joseph, and highlighting that temptation leads to sin and death. Steve and Belinda Kirk write Everyday Grace for Johnstonian News inviting readers to seek escape through faith.
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Barney Fife
Sheriffs Steve
Office
Belinda Floyd
Andy Griffith
Barney
James
Joseph
Jesus
Steve
Belinda Kirk
Johnstonian News
Sbmkax
Earthlink. Net
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