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FAVORITE HYMNS

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The New Testament in the Bible tells us that hymns were sung by Jesus and the disciples. The word “hymn” from the Greek language is “hymnos”, meaning “songs of praise”. Hymns are different from Psalms according to Ephesians 5:19. Other than that not much is known about Christian hymns during the first three centuries of the Church.
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The Scale

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“It’s not what you eat between Christmas and New Year’s that counts, it’s what you eat between New Year’s and Christmas.” I’ve had this mantra in my head because my husband, Peter, and I have been trying to keep our weight in check. Peter is doing it for sensible reasons.

Pet Talk

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Puppies are so adorable that you may feel tempted to adopt two instead of just one. Even though having two puppies may seem like a good idea, raising them together can cause longterm behavioral problems. Harmony Diers, a veterinary technician at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, says that while these problems are not a guaranteed outcome of raising two puppies together, nor are they breed specific, littermate syndrome is more common than not when raising two puppies from the same litter, or even two close in age from separate litters.
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Welcome Integrity: Newnesses

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So crisp and fresh and green. Parsley trees appeared to be growing past my shoulders, above my head and the narrow path was truly golden. This is one of my favorite dreams. When I see a bunch for sale on the top rack at Brookshires, I often take one to enjoy its flavor doubly as I have secretly reminisced waking up wondering, what could that dream have meant?
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The Power of Focus

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Anything you focus on gains influence in your life. If your focus is a hobby and you spend great amounts of time on that hobby, the hobby will determine how much time you give to other things around you. If your focus is on a person, that person can become an obsession. Focusing on a fear can paralyze you. The same could be said for focusing on sickness, money or entertainment.

Before you ask!

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I needed a few things from the store. But, I had company coming, soon. So, I had to hurry. The store had most of the things on my list. I quickly placed them in the buggy. But, the thing I wanted most; they didn’t have. I wanted windshield washer fluid. I didn’t know how, to put it in the car. And it had been out, for a week or more. So, I intended to get one of my boys to fix that problem for me.
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By and By...

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The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.” -Isak Dinesen OnJanuary6,2023,my family and I laid my mom to rest in Springhill Cemetery. She was not just the matriarch to our immediate family; she was the matriarch of our extended family, to aunts, uncles, and cousins as well.

Briefs

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We are delighted to announce our Christmas worship service schedule. The Longest Night- Dec. 20th at 5pm and Christmas Eve-Dec. 24th at 5pm. At Hemphill First Methodist Church 181 Milam St. (across from the school).
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Hemphill FFA Speaks to Sabine County Chamber

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After calling the meeting to order, prayer and pledge to the flag, the minutes from the previous meeting were approved. The Chamber will be getting a new phone number in January and will be posted soon. The Chambe will also be lowering the number of Board members from 11 to 7. As members finish their terms, they won't be replaced until the numbers are lowered.