Bible Thought For Today Reflects Spiritual Gifts
A devotional message cites First Corinthians 12 4 about diversities of gifts from the same Spirit and encourages believers not to claim only part of what the Spirit offers but to seek more from Him.
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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1978
Page
6
A devotional message cites First Corinthians 12 4 about diversities of gifts from the same Spirit and encourages believers not to claim only part of what the Spirit offers but to seek more from Him.
An editorial urges reconciliation as former President Nixon attends Sen. Hubert Humphrey’s Capitol memorial. It argues critics overreacted to his presence and calls his return from exile a chance to heal political differences and aid national unity through a genuine, unreserved tribute.
The editorial argues Jimmy Carter used a soft sell in his first State of the Union, praising communal spirit while noting his popularity sagged since inauguration. It says promises were excessive, he overpromised in 1977, and should promise less in 1978, urging leadership from the White House.
The conference featuring President Eisenhower and Soviet Premier Khrushchev ended in volatile fashion. Khrushchev grew furious over an American spy plane, subjecting Eisenhower to a highly distressing moment as he pressed for an open skies doctrine that gained no traction.
Anaysis of how fears of radioactive fallout and space dangers shape public mood. References include War of the Worlds panic, Mercury Theater, nuclear history, the Cuban missile crisis, and sci fi films like On the Beach, Star Wars, and planetary battles. The piece contrasts real threats with imagined ones.
Max Lerner reflects on the ongoing threat of unimaginable death from nuclear weapons and fallen satellites. He notes easing spying fears since 1960 and contrasts Cold War tensions with a hopeful but wary view of future safety measures and the danger of radiation in space.
The NAACP faces criticism over its energy conference report linking deregulation and nuclear power to job growth, with Ben Hooks noting the document was read two to three times and warnings about oil-industry influence. He urges direct energy subsidies and warns deregulation may hit poor families hardest.
The piece notes rising use of conservation tillage by American farmers cutting gasoline use, cites Monsanto and Soil Conservation Service data, and highlights aluminum recycling, airline fuel reductions, and household wood stoves. It argues markets should work with less government, praising American initiative and efficiency.
A satirical snapshot contrasts Oklahoma politics with Washington. Governor Boren avoids birther questions while OSU fans debate NCAA cowbell bans. The piece notes public right to know, urges early college planning, mocks McAlester prison leave plans, and riffs on legislative sessions, term lengths, and Tulsa mayoral prospects.
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