Columns & Opinions

Unforgettable sermon

In the book of Hebrews are to be found these words: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unaware.

Here’s five immediate spiritual goals

People are struggling with their faith, I see it all the time. It’s frustrating to this pastor and probably what makes me so cynical but I love these people, therefore, my heart breaks and I feel sorry for them.

Holy Week

EDITORIAL It’s what binds us together, not what separates us, that’s important Something really nice—and to no small degree, amazing—is happening during the noon hour this week in the Peace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. It’s not unique.

Lots of events ahead

Congratulations to Miller-Starnes Chevrolet-Buick for being our new Business of the Month. See page 8B. Congratulations to Red’s Shredding & Land Repair for becoming a new member of the Rockdale Chamber. The Easter Bunny will be here at 10 a.m. Friday at Fair Park with lots of eggs.

Art museum death topic for new book

ROCKDALE CITY LIBRARY Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke are back with their fourth book in the New York Times bestselling “Under Suspicion” series.

Easter’s promise

Harry Lauder was the pride of his native Scotland and of Great Britain as well. Working in the coal mines, Harry sang to help relieve the arduous nature of the work for his fellow workers who encouraged him to sing in the local halls.

How to win friends

Lift up your eyes In 1936 Dale Carnegie published his book, “How To Win Friends and Infl uence People.” Since then it has gone through over 35 printings and has sold millions of copies.

Knowing what ‘normal’ looks like

He told me to tell you that Read, pray, think, write, repeat = the life of a pastor. Here’s what I’m thinking right now. I think we make everyday life a lot harder than it has to be.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

STOCH continues work to save old City Hall Dear editor, As ground breaks and construction begins for the new police department, the question remains of what to do with the Old City Hall.