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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1999
Page
5
Margaret Baker reflects on presumption and faith, noting how guessing outcomes can lead to downfall. She cites Satan in Eden, urges trusting God and respecting limits, and recalls personal mistakes from overreaching beyond one's bounds. The piece links reasoning, temptation, and humility with biblical examples.
A graduate ignores his father by demanding a sports car, only to learn the Bible in a gift hides a key to the car. The father’s inscription urges life beyond material things, warning against conformity and reckless choices. The piece closes with a reflection on conscience and listening to inner guidance.
City outlines Y2K readiness with essential services to endure 30 days without power gas or telecoms while contingency plans evolve. Public input invited ahead of March 9 council update. Also coverage of Shafter Chamber festival planning with Woody Colvard urging community involvement and May 22 festival date.
Pastor Tad Aldrich recalls a child’s handwritten note expressing love for her father and for God. He reflects on Luke 14 26 about loving God more than family and the call to follow Christ daily with arms stretched open wide. Have you told God you love Him today.
A page note reminds readers that letters to the editor must include a nature, phone number and Seriter address for verification. It states editor contact at 746-4942 and warns letters without a phone number cannot be published.
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