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Because God is loyal

Rod Compton Pastor Of Calvary Baptist Church In

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 11:54

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. — Proverbs 3:5-6 I must admit something today. Sometimes I have trust issues.

Be spiritual food for others

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Be spiritual food for others

Hidden In Christ With God Greg Nichols

Wed, 09/23/2026 - 11:54

Dr. Will Tut tle has offered a book with the intriguing title The World Peace Diet, Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony. “We can see that the mythic and spiritual significance of eating food is profound and has been woven into the religious traditions of many cultures, including our own.

CHALK IT UP TO A GOOD TIME— Downtown Rockdale was the place to be on Saturday morning as organizations, individuals and businesses participated in Rockdale Earth Day’s International Day of Peace activities. Sidewalk chalk was handed out at Wolf Park and attendees were tasked with creating art promoting peace. More photos below and on page 6A.

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More sidewalk chalk art

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Wed, 09/23/2026 - 11:54

More sidewalk chalk art

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LOOKING BACK

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Wed, 09/23/2026 - 11:54

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO In response to a request from Mayor H.C. Meyer, County Engineer Mitchell had a force of men at work in Rockdale last Friday and Saturday making an exact survey of the proposed street paving district for the city.

PEACE OUT

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PEACE OUT

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Wed, 09/23/2026 - 11:54

On Sunday, Rockdale Earth Day partnered with the Kay Theater for a showing of Remember the Titans with discussion after the movie. Sunday night, the celebration closed out with a Night of Peace Service with an evening of music, peace prayers and readings.

Kyle’s Kitchen

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It’s too hot to cook anything

Kyle Cooke

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:26

It’s been so hot I don’t know what to eat anymore. Here’s another lettuce-less salad idea since we don’t know if that is okay to eat anymore. This recipe calls for ciabatta bread, but sourdough would also be good. It is diabetic friendly in small quantities.

Pasta dishes for the heat

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Pasta dishes for the heat

Kyle Cooke

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 11:58

Kyle’s Kitchen Here is a light pasta dish that I think might even be good cold, but since I had to deliver papers this week in this heat, I don't want to eat anything warm.

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Looking back...

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Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:01

100 YEARS AGO… Damage to the amount of approximately $20 at the William Cameron Company Lumber Yard was done Friday afternoon, Aug. 13, when lightning struck at the front of the building, according to R.C. Allen, manager of the local yard.

Fresh okra three ways

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Fresh okra three ways

Kyle Cooke

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 12:23

Kyle’s Kitchen We rarely had okra growing up. I do remember fried okra at my mom’s mother’s house. As an adult I really like it and especially started enjoying it when they started putting it in a little clear box already washed at the grocery store.

Cheesy quesadillas

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Cheesy quesadillas

Kyle’s Kitchen Kyle Cooke

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 09:36

Quesadillas are quick and easy, and I can make a meal out of them using only cheese, some low carb tortillas and a little bit of everything bagel seasoning. If you buy a rotisserie chicken it makes things even easier. Here are a few recipes.