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Some think that there is no good that can come from studying the Old Testament. This is incorrect. Ignoring what the Old Testament says is not a wise decision. Below is an article written by a man named E. A. Elam. He lived in the last century and had great insight into the good provided by the Old Testament. Let us read what Mr. Elam said, and pay careful attention to the verses he used….

IN THE CENTER-A while back, I had to spend several days at a place designed to treat people who are suffering from various ailments, to an extent that treatment at home is not really an alternative. It is a place known simply as -The Medical Center. If you go by the name one would infer that this is the place to be when sick or injured, for the name implies that this one place is at the hub, core, center, of the medical practice and all things related, revolve around it.

“Try it.  You’ll like it”.  You’ve surely heard that all your life.  Where did that originate? This catchphrase that my dad says to me all the time for food I don’t think I’d like came from a 1971 Alka-Seltzer commercial.  The tag phrase took on a life of its own.  It helped get the commercial elected to the Clio Awards Classic Hall of Fame.  

Many in my generation grew up with adults talking about when to plant and when to do other tasks based on Farmer’s Almanac advice. I don’t really understand how the predictions are made, but I respect them. I remember – many, many years ago – asking a church member when I should potty train one of our children. I don’t know whether following the Farmer’s Almanac advice helped, but it made me feel more confident.

The Farmer’s Almanac best days was explained online: 

Annie dog left us back in 2006.  Her old body just gave out at almost 17.  Permit me to share some memories of her - fond memories.

Annie, half black lab and the rest whatever, was a day brightener.  She always greeted you with a wagging tail and a smile and a bark that would rattle the windows.  

Her countenance would fall if we got in the car to leave, however when we returned, her greeting was back to normal as if all was forgiven and forgotten. 

My husband, Garey, loves telling a Jerry Clower joke that goes as follows: A farmer is driving down the road when he spots a pitiful old mule standing in a pasture, and he stops by to see if he can buy the poor animal from the owner.  The owner sells the mule to the farmer, who takes the mule home, feeds him, and gets him back on his feet.

 Last week, we studied about baptism and learned things that baptism does in the lives of people. Since we studied about what baptism does last week, let us take a moment to understand that there are some things that baptism does not do. What are those things?

FALSE START-Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little to my name to call my own, besides youth and vigor and the ill-conceived wisdom of knowing all there is to know, which almost invariably accompanies youth; I set out on a journey.

Most regional schools are in session. School buses are rolling, and teachers are in their classrooms. And my younger grandchildren have a new schedule.