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Solomon was appointed king at a very early age. Most commentators agree that he was around 20 years of age, give or take a year or two.
He realized that he was very young to have such …
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By Chuck Larsen
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8/25/23
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Barley is a member of the grass family and is a major cereal grain.
It is rich in many nutrients and provides some impressive health benefits. It was one of the first cultivated …
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By Larrie Stone
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8/18/23
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An Omaha man was sentenced to a year in prison for distributing drugs in Blair Tuesday in Washington County District Court.
Martez Downie, 20, pleaded guilty distributing a controlled substance, …
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By Cheyenne Alexis - features@enterprisepub.com
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8/18/23
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“Question” is not a word that appears very much in the Bible, six times in the Old Testament and about three times that in the new but it is a very important function of Bible study. I …
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By Steve Hopple
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8/18/23
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You’ll never believe this, but sometimes I don’t know what to write a column about.
Between all of my other responsibilities, I often forget that it’s my time to shine. You …
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Aaron Hickman - news@enterprisepub.com
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8/15/23
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"I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their
generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you." …
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By Gina Gile
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8/11/23
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"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." (Proverbs 9:10)
It hardly seems possible, but by the end of this month all the kids will be …
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By Pastor Stuart Freese
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8/4/23
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Hedgehogs are small mammals living in many kinds of climates and terrains in parts of Europe, Africa and Asia.
Some 100 years ago settlers also introduced them to New Zealand.
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By Larrie Stone
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8/4/23
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A human body is composed of trillions of a number of different kinds of cells.
By applying carbon dating techniques to human DNA, scientists have determined that most of the cells in an …
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By Larrie Stone
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7/28/23
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Paul begins his letter to the Colossians by thanking God for them.
He thanks God for their faith in Jesus Christ, their love for other believers, and the shared hope they have that’s been …
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By Chuck Larsen
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7/28/23
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The lion has been admired throughout history as a symbol of courage and strength.
Until about 10,000 years ago (late Pleistocene), the lion was the most widespread large land animal after …
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By Larrie Stone
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7/21/23
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Haggai calls for the people of Israel to “consider” their lives. He wants them to think about things to “reason together” over what they see and hear in the world around them …
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By Chuck Larsen
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7/15/23
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When Pentecost Day arrived, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire house where they were sitting. They saw …
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Rev. Gina Gile, First United Methodist Church, Blair
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7/7/23
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The chimpanzee (chimp) is the ape most like a human and is considered to be the most intelligent of all the other animals on Earth.
Some 98% of their DNA is identical to that found in a …
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By Larrie Stone
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7/6/23
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Jeremiah was sent by God to tell the Judeans things they didn’t want to hear. Jerusalem had given itself over to corruption and greed.
The wealthy and powerful were full of …
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By Pastor Glen Thomas — First Lutheran Church
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6/30/23
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The almond nut is considered to be both a delicious and nutritious food.
Though well known as a nut, almonds are actually the seeds of the fruit of the almond tree.
The almond …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/30/23
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Last month, the L.A. Dodgers invited an anti-Catholic Christian group to receive an award before one of their games. When people heard about it, they called the baseball team to express their disgust …
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By Damien Wee
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6/23/23
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The hippopotamus (hippo) is a plant eating mammal that is considered to be the second largest land animal after the elephant living today.
The name "hippopotamus" comes from a Greek word …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/23/23
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I’m not in the business of writing books, and I don’t think I ever could be. Things change, of course, but for now I’ll stick to what I know and continue to read what I don’t.
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By Aaron Hickman - news@enterprisepub.com
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6/20/23
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Droughts are the most serious hazard to crops and livestock in nearly every part of the world.
Water scarcity impacts 40% of the world’s population, and as many as 700 million people are …
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By Mark Degner
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6/17/23
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The term pumpkin is used to identify a vine-like plant or its orange fruit possessing a hard rind and distinctive grooves.
The pumpkin is a winter squash in the family of plants that includes …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/17/23
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The mustard plant is a bush that when mature reaches an average height of six to 20 feet with a 20-foot spread.
The plant grows easily in temperate climates, produces clusters of yellow …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/9/23
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The 108th Legislature’s first session came to a close on June 1, 2023.
It was an intense session with determination displayed by all. Several victories for Nebraska’s commitment to …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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6/9/23
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I have been blessed to have had fellowship in several Christian churches in the Blair area during our 27 years as residents. I am grateful for all these experiences as they have helped me grow in my …
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By Chris Heng - Hillside Christian Church
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6/9/23
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Dendrochronology is an invaluable tool that can help scientists determine the age of ancient settlements and artifacts.
It is a technique that involves calculating the age of a tree, or a …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/2/23
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