Cards for Kids poker event aids Odessa Montessori
Cumberland Presbyterian Church hosts the first annual Texas Hold'em tournament at 6 p.m. today with $50 buy in, add ons, and prizes for top three. 21+ only. Silent auction and snacks. Proceeds benefit Montessori Mastery School of Odessa. Advance tickets via Gloria McGuire at 631-2405.
Pope signals flexibility for modern Catholic families
Pope Francis presents The Joy of Love a 256 page post synodal exhortation aiming to guide couples facing modern moral questions. He notes church doctrine is not final and consciences must guide decisions while maintaining opposition to same sex marriage. The document enlists bishops and priests for case by case discernment on divorced and civilly remarried Catholics.
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Lessons of Job pastor Vaughan Taylor shares universal faith insight
The Central Baptist Church pastor Vaughan Taylor says studying Job reveals humanity and God’s role in adversity. A 1969 Odessa High School alum, he leads MISD construction by day and has served as music minister and pastor, guiding a 60-person service and a vibrant Odessa congregation.
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Choose God or money in the guest column debate
The Rev. John McLemore argues from Matthew 6 24 that one cannot serve both God and money. He contends legislators chose money over religious freedom, shaping public policy by fear of financial loss rather than principle, and urges choosing which master to serve. See MONEY Page 3B
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