Valeta Ruth Morgan – Zeigler, IL

October 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment

 

Valeta Ruth Morgan, 77, of Zeigler passed away on September 28, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 10, 1940 in Herrin, IL to Gilbert and Lois (Clark) Prather. 

She married Noel Morgan on June 28, 1957 and he survives of Zeigler. She is also survived by her daughters Michelle (Roman) Willis of Royalton and Sandra (Ryan) Thorpe of Zeigler; grandchildren Morgan, Braden, Brittany, Amber, Ryan and Autum; great grandchildren Kilynn, Jordan, Zoie, Mia, Mya, Damion, Miracle, Merecia, Chaz and two great grandchildren on the way River and Britlynn; one sister Charlotte Colyer-Smith of Zeigler; one niece Lisa and one nephew Kevin and a dear friend Sherry Clark of Zeigler.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter Christy Duiguid. She was a school teacher and a member of the First Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Christopher.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 12 noon at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Danny Norman officiating.  Visitation will be on Monday October 1, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 12 noon.  Burial will be at Zeigler City Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Christopher.  Envelopes will be accepted at the funeral home.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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Editorial: Why is Pritkzer keeping his tax plan secret?

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A logical and urgent question to ask J.B. Pritzker, Democratic candidate for governor, is “What’s your tax plan?” In fact, it’s such a basic question that we’ve asked him, and asked him. So have lots of other people. If only he’d tell voters how many more billions of dollars he wants to collect, and from whom?

Here’s a link to the editorial at the Chicago Tribune.

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Your Daily Prayer: A Prayer for When You Don’t Measure Up

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A Prayer for When You Don’t Measure Up
By Renee Swope

“When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.” – 2 Corinthians 10:12b

Do you ever compare yourself to other women and feel like you don’t quite measure up? Maybe you feel like you’re not as smart, pretty, fun, organized or as good at _______ as they are.

It’s so easy to think that if we had more or knew more, we’d be secure. But the truth is, even people who “have it all” still struggle with feelings of insecurity. The Bible opens with the story of a woman who had everything, but it still wasn’t enough (Genesis 2).

God had established Eve’s worth as His child and the crown of His creation. He also supplied Eve with every woman’s desire: intimacy, beauty, security, significance and purpose. Yet Satan conjured up feelings of insecurity by luring Eve’s eyes off what she had and on to what she didn’t have.

The enemy’s whispers tempted Eve to try to “be” more and “have” more by seeking significance apart from God’s provision. He convinced her something was missing in her life and that the forbidden fruit would make her be “like God.” It was a foolish comparison. All comparisons are.

Comparison will always leave us feeling like we don’t measure up. We can try to do more and be more, yet it’s never enough.

So, the next time we’re tempted to use the measuring stick of comparison — let’s commit to measure UP by focusing upward on Christ and who we are in HIM!

Lord, thank You that in Christ I’m chosen, holy and dearly loved. When I’m tempted to measure myself according to the world’s standards or my foolish comparisons, help me recognize Satan’s lies, refuse his temptations and rely on Your truth about me instead. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Pastor Rick Warren: Stay Focused on God’s Plan for Your Life

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By Rick Warren

”Anyone who lets himself be distracted from the work I plan for him is not fit for the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62 TLB).

I have met thousands of people who’ve told me they want to be used by God but who will never be used by God. Why? They’re too busy. They’ve got their own agenda going. They’ve got their plans and dreams and ambitions, and they don’t have any time! In the midst of their busyness, they try to carve out a little sliver from the pie of life and say, “I’ll give this to God.” But it doesn’t work that way.If you’re serious about being used by God, you have to say, “Lord, what do I need to let go of? What do I need to cut out? What barriers are holding me back and keeping me from running the race you have for me?”

Lots of different barriers will hold you back from God’s plan for your life. One of the biggest categories: distractions. Jesus said in Luke 9:62, “Anyone who lets himself be distracted from the work I plan for him is not fit for the kingdom of God” (TLB).

Here are a few of the many things that could distract you from your life mission:

The expectations of other people. You’ve got to decide whom you’re going to please first in life. You can only have one number one.

Hobbies. There’s nothing wrong with these things. But if they distract you from the most important things, then you need to let go of them.

Your past. Maybe you refuse to let go of your past—whether it’s guilt or resentment or grief. But if you’re stuck in the past, you cannot get on with the present, and you certainly can’t get on with God’s future for you. Your past is past. It’s over! You need to let it go.

What do you need to let go of? The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 10:23, “‘Everything is permissible,’ but not everything is helpful” (HCSB). What does that mean? It means this: A lot of things aren’t necessarily wrong; they’re just not necessary. Life often means choosing either “Am I going to do something good?” or “Am I going to do what’s best?”

If the Devil can’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy. He’ll get you so busy that you don’t have time for the important stuff—time alone with God, ministry, and mission.

You need to simplify your life and eliminate distractions so God can use you. Don’t try to do it all. Do what matters most!

Talk It Over

  • What are the most important things in your life?
  • Think of some of the good things that you’ve put first in your life. How have they distracted you from the most important things and from God’s mission for you?
  • Why are we so easily distracted by seemingly good things that are not God’s best for us?

Give hope, prayer, and encouragement below. Post a comment & talk about it.

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Editorial: A vote against Kavanaugh is a vote for ambush tactics and against due process

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The Ford-Kavanaugh hearing consumed most of Thursday, and unsurprisingly we learned nothing from the spectacle. Christine Ford remains unable to marshal any evidence for her claim of a sexual assault. Brett Kavanaugh continues to deny the charge adamantly and categorically, and with persuasive emotion.

Here’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.

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Cubs beat Cardinals, 10-5, St. Louis ends season losing five of last six games

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Their ability to win the division long gone, the Cardinals had a chance Sunday to play one last role in deciding the division before taking a bow for the season.

Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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Trubisky throws for 6 TDs, Bears pound Buccaneers

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CHICAGO — From the moment they identified him as the quarterback to lift their struggling franchise, the Chicago Bears envisioned big games from Mitchell Trubisky.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

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Pension crisis continues to be biggest problem facing Illinois

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After years of dire warnings, Illinoisans are numb to the pension crisis

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The long-running soap opera of Illinois’ perilous finances has featured a governor touting a Squeezy the Pension Python mascot, a business group fronting an “Illinois is Broke” website and a torrent of sky-is-falling warnings from pension analysts, partisans, academics and newspaper editorial boards.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

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Homecoming goes gender-neutral: More schools ditching king, queen traditions

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The homecoming court donned bright gold sashes and waved to the crowd at Ross-Ade Stadium at Purdue University. Amid applause, two of those students were crowned “Homecoming Royalty” but no one was named king or queen — a deviation from a long-standing tradition at the Big Ten school.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

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