Be Opened to All by Jesus Be Opened to All
A reflection on Mark 7 24 36 and the Syrophoenician woman's faith. The author argues Jesus shows humanity and prejudice yet changes his mind to heal the demonized daughter and a deaf man, illustrating openness to outsiders and shared table fellowship. Rev LaVonne Johnson Holt hosts the weekly guest column in The Daily Record.
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Jesus
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God
Ephphatha
LaVonne Johnson-Holt
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Roswell
The
Daily Record
Johnson-Holt
Timothy P. Hows
Rdrnews
Editorial 9 11 14 A different nation unlearned lessons
The piece marks the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and urges remembrance of the victims and responders. It critiques post 9/11 security overreach, fear, and xenophobia, calling for restoring balance and honoring the 2,977 victims and 411 first responders. It notes ongoing wars and regional turmoil linked to the events.
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Afghanistan
George W. Bush
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Vietnam
Saddam
Middle East
Syria
ISIS
Campaign finance scrutiny linked to New Mexico SOS Duran case
The 2012 2014 period saw Secretary of State Dianna Duran cited for weak enforcement of campaign finance laws. Mary Jane Garcia faced fines for reporting violations and misuse of campaign funds. Balderas later charged Duran with fraud embezzlement and money laundering, exposing broader fiscal misdeeds.
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Dianna Duran
Sen
Mary Jane Garcia
Garcia
New Mexico
Dufch
Duran
Hector Balderas
Secretary of State
Farmington Daily Times
Center For Public Integrity
Repor
SOS
Read aloud to your baby and toddler for bonding and skills
Reading with children builds listening, language, and print awareness even in babies. Start early with board and cloth books, simple pictures, and familiar stories. Toddlers enjoy pointing, naming, and rereading favorites, while preschoolers describe actions and retell stories. Read brief sessions several times daily.
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