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Terry Headlight NewsColumns News
“Among the changing months, May stands confest The sweetest, and in fairest colours dressed! Soft as the breeze that fans the smiling field; Sweet as the breath that opening roses yield.” –James Thomson...
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A Hidden Oasis for Camping, Hiking & Relaxing is Closer Than you ThinkColumns
CAMPING & HIKING-- LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, located just minutes from Interstate 55 in Jackson, offers beautiful wooded areas in which to hike and enjoy some peace and quiet in a convenient location The City of...
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Armchair Ponderings Try eating at La Mariposa on Mother’s DayColumns Editorial
My wife and I celebrated Mother’s Day for sixty-five out of sixty-six years together. Sadly. last September she passed away. I spent several days planning on what to do, without forgetting her contribution to our...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Follow Your Heart”Columns
"The Pharisees went out and immediately held counsel with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him." (Mark 3:6) "Follow your heart." Have you ever heard such rubbish? Only the ill-advised and ill-willed would ever...
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Felder’s Lawn MowingColumns
When it comes to how we approach certain garden chores, some can quickly devolve into darned if you do, darned if you don’t situations. And when it comes to cognitive dissonance, no matter what, somebody or something...
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Lighten Up! It’s Time to Celebrate SpringColumns
STRAWBERRY PIE, PERFECT FOR SPRING-- Fresh strawberry pie is the perfect ending to a light springtime meal. Mother’s Day may have come and gone, along with a few college graduations, but there are still plenty of...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Quickly” (Galatians 1:6)Columns Editorial
“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you.” (Galatians 1:6) Elizabeth Clephane captures the truth of this passage - “two wonders I confess, the wonders of redeeming love and my...
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Super Bowl 58 Wasn’t A Total LossColumns
SUPER BOWL 58 CHILI-- If you love the chili at that “famous fast food hamburger restaurant,” you’ll love this version that’s very similar. Super Bowl 58 has come and gone, quickly replaced last week with...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “Dangers of Distortion” (Galatians 1:7)Columns
“Not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ.” (Galatians 1:7) When one looks at a Rubik’s cube, the difference between well-ordered and a complete...
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Armchair Ponderings The invisible manColumns Editorial
A few months ago, when she was still alive, my wife and I were sitting in the local hospital waiting room. I was scheduled for follow-up tests after an earlier heart attack, but as usual there was going to be quite a...
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Felder’s Fruit TreesColumns Editorial
There is a storm raging in Paradise, with some plants causing real problems, one raindrop at a time. Starting in our own yards. Past week or so, towns and countryside have been awash in a surfeit of beauty, fragrance,...
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Easter Lunch Should Be Special, Not StressfulColumns
Sitting down to a bountiful lunch on Easter Sunday has been an American tradition for decades. However, for many, it can be a stressful day, juggling church services, family time and other activities with cooking a...
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Terry Headlight NewsColumns Editorial
On Tuesday, prior to the March meeting of the town’s alders, Chief of Police Anthony Moore announced a number of police officer awards. Terry’s Officer of the Year for 2023 is Officer John Arnold, who is continually...
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It’s Not Too Late to Celebrate Valentine’s DayColumns
There’s a good chance you’re reading this on Valentine’s Day or maybe the weekend following the day when a special meal of some kind is required with your significant other. Even if it’s too late to make a...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “...to whom glory...” (Galatians 1:5)Columns Editorial
“to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Galatians 1:5) Glory - we do not use that word anymore. One wonders why. Within Presbyterianism, most children learn the Westminster Shorter Catechism which asks:...
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Terry Headlight NewsColumns News
Unfortunately, there are two deaths to report this week. The first one was the death of Edna Ruth McManus Keyes. She lived in Terry during her childhood years before her family moved to Crystal Springs. She was the...
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Felder’s Weed RemovalColumns
Time to make up for lost time, while being responsible. Last year’s weather brought good gardeners to their knees, digging and pulling dead plants. Meanwhile, with the ground too dry and hard to pull anything easily,...
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2023 Was a Very Good Year for New Supermarket ProductsColumns
As promised, I compiled a list of my “favorites” from 2023 – included are new supermarket products and hidden gem restaurants that deserve a look in 2024. Without further ado, here’s what captured (and held) my...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: Reconciliation “To The Churches of Galatia:” (Galatians 1:2)Columns
“To the churches of Galatia:” (Galatians 1:2) When we read Paul’s letters, a different shade of Paul arises. When we read Philippians, we read of an encouraging and joyful Pastor Paul. When we read Romans, we read...
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Terry Headlight NewsColumns News
This week in our town, we have two deaths to report, and these departed have been members of two of the old families from this part of the county. We send our heartfelt condolences to the living members of these two...
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From the Pastor’s Pen: “But as for you, O man...” (1 Timothy 6:11)Columns
“But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” (1 Timothy 6:11) As we have now reached the end of 2023, I have a simple question - how has...
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve, Day With Fun TraditionsColumns
I’ve shared this in previous columns, but it may bear repeating. I don’t believe in luck, but instead, put my faith in God’s grace and blessings for the coming year. However, like any good Southerner, starting...
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Armchair Ponderings To a Happy New YearColumns Editorial
I said something mundane in passing to an individual like, Happy New Year! He replied, “it’s just another holiday.” That sort of got my hackles up. Of course, I didn’t know him, so I could not lecture him, but I...
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Terry Headlight NewsColumns News
The 2023 Christmas season has finally arrived! The season of Advent, which ended on Sunday, has been quite a journey of spiritual exploration that has hopefully prepared us to the joy that the birth of Jesus brought to...
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