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REV.13:5-8 "And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. (6) And he opened his mouth in blasphemies against GOD, to blapheme HIS name, and HIS tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. (7) And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them and power was given unto him over kindreds, and tongues, and nations.

Every parent knows that some times kids won’t eat new foods, but that doesn’t mean that they will never eat that food. Kids change their minds often so if you offer that same food again they may decide they like it, gobble it up and ask for seconds. It is good to encourage a child to try new foods.

Recently, an earthquake has destroyed Port au Prince Haiti. The 7.1 quake tore down homes and buildings and has displaced numerous people. It’s hard for us to imagine the magnitude of the destruction that has taken place. There is no electricity, food, water or medical supplies. People have been buried alive as buildings have collapsed.

50 years ago - January 21, 1960 Since November 1, Jim Warner, the government trapper, has caught three wolves, one bobcat, 12 red fox and 33 gray fox. These animals were trapped in the vicinity of Cat Claw community, Cherokee and Locker. Judge Thomas C. Ferguson presided at court here last Friday, January 15, when two civil cases were heard.

We have been having more winter weather along with 4.7 inches of rain out at Elm Grove. Tuesday is Groundhog Day. I am pretty sure we are in for at least six more weeks of winter weather whether that old groundhog sees his shadow or not. Spring officially arrives on March 20th.

Reading recommendations: Real Life Preparing for the Seven Most Challenging Days of Your Life, Dr. Phil McGraw. There are certain days in life that stand out because they bring the toughest experiences that you or someone you love will ever face. Encountering these days can feel like hitting a brick wall, but while they can change your life, they do not have to ruin it.

A monk took a young man for a boat ride, but gave him the oars. But he complained, "I'm going around in circles. Why?" "You're using only one oar," said the monk. As in boating, so in believing; use two oars-Prayer and Work. Before our Lord raised Lazarus from the dead, He said, "Take away the stone."

It was played in ancient times and in 2006 generated over 90 billion dollars in gross revenues in the United States. There are slot machines, roulette wheels, dice tables, cards and the lottery. Then we move on to animals like horses, dogs, and even chickens. Another big betting avenue is any sporting events like football, soccer, basketball and the list goes on.

If you've been out in the early evening lately, perhaps you've noticed Jupiter, which has been dominating the evening sky the past several months, now sinking closer to the setting Sun in the west. And if you turned around and looked behind you, perhaps you've also noticed another star rising after dark and dominating the sky in the east, that "star"

An elderly couple strolls through the park hand in hand. We watch. It’s better by far to be a couple walking together clasping hands. Similarly, it’s not enough to carefully observe God’s love. We must also experience it. On one side, "God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us"