Silly Rabbit! Easter is not about the bunny

From My Perspective As we are approaching Easter, I have been pondering several “traditions” that either I did as a child or do with my children. I have also been wondering: what is the point? Most people have some sort of “typical” Easter celebration.

A Good Father says ...

A Good Father says: I love you. As I reflect on my childhood, I remember several friends who lived with uncertainty in their relationship with their parents, especially their fathers. They longed to hear words of love and approval.

Financial tips for blended families

Becoming part of a blended family can certainly be rewarding. Of course, as is the case in all families, there will be challenges, one of which is financial. A blended family must deal with some specific financial issues, so it’s a good idea to become familiar with them.

LIBRARY CORNER

Hello, April! Here are a few more reasons to visit the library: • Mondays—Knit and crochet 9:30 a.m. • Tuesdays—StoryTime 11 a.m. • Saturday, April 1—An Evening of Art @ the Library 6-8 p.m.

Boyce House was “King of the Texas Brag”

Apr. 4, 1951 was “Boyce House Day” in Ranger with folks coming from miles around to thank the guest of honor for writing the book “Roaring Ranger” that put the reformed boom town in the national spotlight.

I also hoped someone was listening

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” – Orhan Pamuk, Turkish novelist, screenwriter, academic, and recipient of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature. Spending time outdoors last Saturday was energizing. East Texas Spring at Mother Nature’s best.

The power of one

I’m a planner … a project manager … I set goals and work toward achieving those goals. I had the subject of this week’s blog post all planned out, then … Something happened. Maybe it was the continued stories of revival in our land. Maybe it was the testimony I heard.

Finding the “Easter Eggs” in our communities

As an editor, I receive a lot of emails that begin “For your convenience, here is a pre-written article that you may run in your publication free of charge.” Normally, I read through and discard them as having no real substance for my local readers.

Shine for Jesus

I often wonder about the span of my day, and I hope I’m becoming the person I should be, a person who lets her light shine for Jesus. I know me, and I know how much I get wrong. Years ago, I used to say that love and fear were the two driving pieces in my life.

What goes into a retirement ‘paycheck’?

During your working years, you generally know how much money you’re bringing in, so you can budget accordingly. But once you’re retired, it’s a different story. However, with some diligence, you can put together a “paycheck” that can help you meet your income needs.