You return from a great vacation and POW — reality hits like a punch in the nose. And that’s not counting the hassle of New York airports and traffic.
Here’s a link to the editorial at FOX News.
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You return from a great vacation and POW — reality hits like a punch in the nose. And that’s not counting the hassle of New York airports and traffic.
Here’s a link to the editorial at FOX News.
Illinois legislation designed to ensure ride-share drivers undergo adequate background checks is now law
Here’s a link to the story a the Southern Illinoisan.
The military veterans were honored Tuesday in the rotunda of the Illinois State Capitol.
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs conducted the ceremony. Officials lighted the Capitol grounds in purple Tuesday night.
MARION — This year’s Coal & Mining Expo opened Wednesday at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Maybe it’s too much to expect the Cubs to create some distance between themselves and the rest of the National League Central.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
MARION — In the continuation of Tuesday’s suspended Colt World Series semifinal game Southern Illinois handed Korea its first three runs on mistakes and didn’t capitalize on scoring chances in the last three innings in a 5-1 loss at Rent One Park. The loss eliminated the Southern Illinois squad.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
The fact that Matt Carpenter hit another home run — another game-winning home run, at that — has become yesterday’s news. That’s basically because it did happen yesterday and the day before that and the day before that, ad infinitum.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The dictionary defines astray as “off the right path or route; in error.” Most people have periods in their lives when they “go astray.” For some, it’s a fleeting misstep and they get back on the right path in no time. But for others, going astray becomes their lifestyle.
“They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known my ways” (Psalm 95:10).
This verse is followed by a verse that pronounce condemnation for this kind of living: “They shall never enter my rest” (Psalm 95:11).
This is not an attractive outcome. The only way to avoid it is to remain steadfast in our faith. We must fix “our eyes on Jesus” (Hebrews 12:2). We must not turn to the right or the left, but continue our journey to Him.
Jesus has blazed the trail by showing how to live in this world.
Prayer Suggestion: Lord, keep me looking to You as I walk the path of life.
By Rick Warren
The Bible says, “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 NIV). That means sit down and stay quiet. That’s how you hear God and get near God. You have to sit alone and just be quiet with your Bible and say, “God, is there anything you want to say to me?” You read God’s Word, and you talk to him about what’s on your heart.
God says he will give you the wisdom you need to recognize his voice and follow through on what he says: “It is the LORD who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6 GNT).
Pray this today: “God, I want to listen to you, not the voices of doubt. I want to get close to you and get to know you better. I want to hear you, and I promise to then obey you. I want to be one of the people that you can use and bless.”
Carol Parkin Bullington departed this life and entered eternal life with Christ at the age of 74 on August 8, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones.
Carol was born August 7, 1944 in Chapel Hill, VA to parents William and Jeannette Olson.
She married Charles Sam Bullington on May 7, 1966 and they have resided in Benton, IL for the last 49 years. She worked as a CNA for 20 years and a Pharmacy Technician for 20 years while in Benton.
She attended and worshipped at the Abundant Life Apostolic Church in Benton.
She is survived by her Husband Charles Bullington; two children Charles Wayne Bullington and Pamela Annette Bullington, five granddaughters and 11 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Abundant Life Church, 707 East Webster Street, Benton, IL 62812. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Church with Bro. Chris Hammonds officiating. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Rend City following.
For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
December 29, 2024
December 29, 2024