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FCN Daily Bible Verse
July 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Pastor Rick Warren: Forgive because God forgave you
July 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Forgive Because God Forgave You
By Rick Warren
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32 NIV).
Because of how deeply we’ve been hurt, it’s hard to consider forgiving the perpetrators. But the Bible gives us one very important reason we need to forgive.
We forgive others because God forgave us.
The Bible says in Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (NIV). Ponder how much God has forgiven you, and it’ll cause you to be more forgiving of those who have hurt you.
The opposite is also true. If you don’t feel forgiven, you’ll have a hard time forgiving others. If you typically have a tough time forgiving others, you may not truly feel forgiven yourself.
Think of it like this: God has completely wiped your sin slate clean because of what Jesus Christ did on the cross. All of the things you deserve to be paid back for have been cleared away because God has forgiven you. Own that statement for yourself, and you’ll find it increasingly tough to hold a grudge against someone else.
Remember this: No matter what anyone does to you, you’ll never have to forgive any other person more than God has already forgiven you.
Motion asking for a new trial filed for Brian Pheasant
July 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Staff Report
A motion has been filed asking for a new trial for Brian Pheasant, the 45-year-old Christopher man convicted in the Oct. 31, 2016 shooting death of his wife, Beth Pheasant.
Following a two week jury trial, Brian Pheasant was convicted on May 22, 2018 in the death of his wife.
Defense attorney Paula Newcomb filed the motion June 20 asking for a new trial and a hearing date has been set for July 13 at 1 p.m.
Brian Pheasant is also scheduled to appear for a sentencing hearing on July 27 at 1 p.m.
What others are saying: What’s done is Dunn
July 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Being president of the Southern Illinois University System is not an easy job.
Here’s a link to the editorial at the Southern Illinoisan.
IDNR urges safety ahead of Independence Day
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Independence Day is approaching and that means it’s time for fireworks displays.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Foundation: Janus decision could prompt refund of ‘billions’ in forced union fees
July 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Another Illinois case dealing with mandatory union fees is getting the go-ahead for reconsideration from the U.S. Supreme Court, and it could mean a refund of billions of dollars in fees unconstitutionally forced from government workers.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Kenneth Browning – Benton, IL
July 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Kenneth E. Browning, 95, of Benton, IL passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at his home in McLeansboro.
Kenneth was born in Franklin County, IL on October 24, 1922, the son of William & Grace (Burns) Browning. He married Virginia F. Lipe on December 25, 1942, and she survives.
Mr. Browning served in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He worked for Bonifield Bros & was a Coal Miner. He always went back to what he enjoyed, Farming. In later years he enjoyed working as a Handyman. Mr. & Mrs. Browning attended Mt. Zion Church until it closed and then moved their membership to Immanuel.
Mr. Browning is survived by his wife, Virginia F. Browning, daughters Janel Brown, and husband Jeff, of McLeansboro, Melba Browning, of Ewing and Cheryl Riley, and husband John, of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren Amy Bridges, and husband Robbie, Stacie, Zoph, and husband Josh, Misty Adkins and Bryan Sweetin, and wife Brenda; great-grandchildren Zeke, Demetrius, Maleigha, Ian and Emily; sister Alma Jane Rippel, of Arizona.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters-Genevieve and Vella and one brother, Martin.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Eddie Paul Davis officiating. Burial with Military Rites conducted by the Benton American Legion and VFW Posts and the National Guard Honor Team will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 11 a. m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local Veterans Organization or the American Diabetes Association.
For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
Murline Cooper – Benton, IL
June 30, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Murline Cooper, age 87, of Benton; passed away at 4:29 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Helia Healthcare Center of Benton.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, with Rev. Oney Cooper officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the Leffler Funeral Home.
Murline was born on April 9, 1931, in Benton, IL, the daughter of Jack Cooper and Georgina (Stanley) Cooper.
Murline enjoyed people and especially enjoyed spending time and visiting with family. She loved Country-Western Music and would often visit the Grand Ole Opry.
She formerly attended the Fires of Revival Chapel in Benton.
Murline was one of fourteen siblings, including: Alford, Daisy, Ceily, Ollie Mae, Oney, Arkie, Annie, Ollie, Eddie, Fred, Rhoadell, Glen, and Maggie. Therefore, she is survived by fifty-three nieces and nephews and their families.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of Murline, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
Ozuna has picked up the pace
June 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Marcell Ozuna was doing some handiwork with his bat before Wednesday’s Cardinals game with Cleveland. And, yes, it was his own bat.
Here’s a link to the story in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
