Commentary: Resolve, riots and war
Maintaining domestic peace, securing borders or successful foreign policy that secures the national …
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Local Perspective: Redeeming the time
By Bishop Gabe Abdelaziz Time. Time is the greatest commodity given to mankind. Ephesians 5:16 tells us to walk wisely and not as fools, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Understanding that, what are we doing with the time allotted to us? We should not waste valuable time on constant…
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Commentary: Who Are These People?
Never in my lifetime did I imagine we would have such dangerous and divisive candidates for the high…
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State of newspapers undergoing significant transformation
Hayley Mattson Publisher “Were it left to me to decide if we should have a government without newspa…
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Will Newsom allow legislators to assist gas gougers?
By Thomas D. Elias It’s up to Gov. Gavin Newsom, but if he signs a last- minute bill just passed by the state Legislature, California will b…
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The Fires of Paradise
Living in what we call a modern civilization lulls us into a state of complacency, assuming that all will remain as it is without interrupti…
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Dancing with Stars and Pumpkin Cake
Big weekend ahead for those who have tickets for the return of Atascadero’s Dancing with Our Stars. Due to COVID restrictions in the last tw…
Barbie Butz ·
“Moses’ Desire to See GOD’S GLORY” Exodus 33:1-23 by Dr. Gary Barker
In the biblical history of the Old Testament, the person that had the most intimate relationship with Jehovah God was Moses. After the terri…
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Community Property by Lee Pitts
I was the announcer for a large video livestock auction for over 20 years until my health made it impossible for me to continue. About twice…
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Staying Cool with Summer Shrimp
I hope you are managing to keep cool and well hydrated during this unusually hot weather streak we have been experiencing. So far, we are do…
Barbie Butz ·
“The Great Sin of Worshipping the Golden Calf” Exodus 32:1-35 by Dr. Gary M. Barker
In this mediation, I’m going to return to our study of the life of Moses. In past studies the nation of Israel has been delivered from Egypt…
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Stupidism by Lee Pitts
I'd like to congratulate my friend Carole on her retirement from clerking three and four livestock auctions a week for over 50 years. Oops, …
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One for the Boys
Last Friday evening, we attended the “cruise” on El Camino Real in Atascadero. My husband and I agreed that it was by far the best one yet! …
Barbie Butz ·
Tracking Your Thoughts by Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue
We have become a society of counting and tracking everything. Previously our obsession with counting was limited to bank accounts and our ye…
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There Was A Time by Lee Pitts
These are not the best of times In America. Our country is in tatters. It feels like the greatest experiment in Democracy the world has ever…
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“Heaven is a Prepared Place for Prepared People” John 14:1-6
by Dr. Gary M. Barker In my last meditation, I talked about the biblical history of God living with and indwelling believers. This is a prov…
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Cowboy, Heal Thyself
by Lee Pitts Recently our health insurance company switched us from an HMO to a PPO, whatever that is. But the medical group my great doctor…
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North County Has Talent — and Blueberry Crisp!
Got talent? You have an opportunity, on August 5 to showcase your talent at the inaugural talent show at the Printery in Atacadero. The even…
Barbie Butz ·
Relationship with Spirit
by Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue The dictionary defines relationship as how two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the sta…
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Home Court Advantage
by Lee Pitts Most purebred bull and female sales are held on the ranch because breeders want the customers to meet the family, see the cowhe…
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