The MARC Ride and many, many thanks

There’s an important fundraiser on Saturday. The Bad to the Bone Riders will hold the 23rd annual MARC Ride which raises money for the Milam Adult Resource Center (MARC). There are many ways you can help out both these wonderful organizations. Barbecue plates are going on sale for $15 at 11:30 a.m.

What’s happening in Milam County

Often times I use these column inches for some in-depth discussion on something. This week I thought I would just take some time and discuss a couple of items going on in Milam County.

Christian creativity

Yvon Chouinard is the founder of the outdoor clothing and gear company Patagonia. He is a mountain climbing, surfing, f ly fishing 85-year-old who started his company by selling mountain climbing tools out of the back of his truck to fund his expeditions. Very organic.

There’s a new you coming every day

In the reception office of a medical practitioner, I spied a pamphlet with the title: Born Again. Students of religion are immediately drawn to such tag lines. It was an intriguing read. “News: Healing,” it read, “does not take place merely following an injury; it takes place over a lifetime.

The only way out is up

“In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness” (Mark 1).

Praise enthusiastically

Icontinue to be amazed and therefore praise God for the great things I am seeing Him do in my life and the life of His church. There is power in praise. Praising God is part of our worship. Psalm 147:1 tells us, “Praise the Lord!

June

Some interesting facts about the sixth month of the year Juno is the ancient Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth. And the month of June is still a popular month for weddings today. As a natural extension of marriage, Juno was also the goddess of childbirth.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, As a Rockdale resident and City Council member, I am always pleased when I learn of citizens who want to be more involved in the life of our community. There are so many ways to become active in, and supportive of, various aspects of community life.

A nice send off from Rockdale VFD

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE There were some special moments at Friday night’s graduation ceremonies at Tiger Field. Valedictorian Ciara Miles received her diploma from her father and school board member Charles Miles. And the same with Blaydn Barcak and his father Jason Barcek.

Veterans — our service is still needed

When I was a kid, it seemed like all the older gentlemen of the community were members of the American Legion or the Veterans of Foreign Wars.