Don’t worry

In Matthew 6:25 Jesus said, “Don’t be anxious about your life.” For some reason Bobby McFerrin’s, “Don’t worry be happy” keeps bouncing around in my head. Maybe because God wants His church to be full of hope and joy and to be found trusting Him in every circumstance.

LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO Thomas E. Neely, of Rockdale, recently appointed supervisor of State Highways for that portion of Milam County south of Little River, has already enthusiastically upon his work Mr. Neely contemplates a trip to Austin this week to confer with highway officials.

Judge, but also love

Iheard a story a long time ago about a drunk who became a Christian. One of the biggest surprises of his new faith was that the church didn’t know how to have fun. He missed his old friends at the bar, their transparency and their authenticity.

It is just too much of a gift

Tex Sample, in his book, Earthy Mysticism, tells of being invited to preach in Kansas City. Before the service began the congregation engaged in their traditional, informal moments of sharing.

Thorndale’s St. Paul to host blood mobile

St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Thorndale will host the We Are Blood mobile unit on Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.] All donors will receive a voucher for one free Whataburger. Schedule your appointment at weareblood. org/donor with group code E249.

Its time for crawfish

Kyle’s Kitchen Crawfish season is almost here, if it isn't already. It usually starts in February or March depending on the weather. I’m lazy, so the whole, boiled ones are too much work. I normally buy them frozen and already peeled. This first recipe is a blue-ribbon winner from Louisiana.

LOOKING BACK

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO J.P. Kevil has sown the brand of good citizenship of which he is built by voluntarily donating to the city all the schist that may be taken from a pit on his farm just north of the city limits.

Milam 4-H’ers compete in San Antonio

THE AG SIDE Milam County 4-H’ers recently traveled to San Antonio to compete in the always competitive San Antonio Livestock Judging Contest. More than 500 youth competed in the 4-H division alone, making it one of the largest contests in the state.

Sisters entertain MMC

Sisters Amelia and Emma Schuch played piano for the Matinee Musical Club at their Monday night meeting at First Presbyterian Church. Pictured here are Emma, Amelia and Georganne Schuch. Second row Tami Rice, Gloria Walker, Pat Owen and Mary Jane Boyd.

Sing to the Lord

There might be times we wonder if God, like Elvis, has left the building. That’s about what’s going on in Psalm 13. In this Psalm the writer asks, “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I have … sorrow in my heart all day?