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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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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. … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
This past weekend my wife and I spent some time with most of our grandkids at a resort town not too far from here. We were able to keep this in budget because the cost of our room was only $5.00 … more
Article 1 of the United States Constitution gave each state the authority to oversee elections. Several amendments have been added throughout the years to spell out certain voting rights, the … more
Ticks are tiny, external parasites found in wooded areas that live by feeding on the blood of mammals, birds and sometimes reptiles and amphibians.  Although ticks are commonly thought of … more
​​ This weekend, many Christian churches celebrate Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. We find the story of this at the beginning of chapter 2 of the Acts of the Apostles. “ … more
Chocolate is a favorite food of many people across the world.  It is tasty, rich in carbohydrates, an excellent source of quick energy and it contains minute amounts of stimulating … more
There was a half hour left to the second round of the budget debate on LB 814 when we started discussing the topic of water last week. I brought an amendment in a final attempt to convince the … more
Last Friday, as a Blair Police Chaplain, I was called by the Police Chief to the scene of the violent murder of a 34-year-old Blair man whose sister was also shot. While it was an honor to serve … more
The nutria (aka coypu) is a large rat-like, semiaquatic, herbivorous mammal that is well-equipped for aquatic life, with its webbed hind feet.  They strongly resemble beavers, but have … more
The Nebraska state constitution requires the legislature to balance the budget every two years. Last fall, 79 state agencies consisting of various departments who run the state began calculating the … more
"The remarkable thing about God is that when you fear God, you fear nothing else, whereas if you do not fear God, you fear everything else" — Oswald Chambers. The word “fear” … more
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