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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.
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By Kim Culp
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5/26/23
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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 …
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By Larrie Stone
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5/24/23
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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 …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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5/19/23
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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 …
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By Mark Degner
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5/19/23
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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 …
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By Larrie Stone
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5/12/23
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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 …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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5/12/23
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"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” …
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By Richard Palmer
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5/12/23
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Accessibility to the legislative process is unique to the Nebraska Unicameral and an aspect that is essential to our state’s success.
Every piece of legislation is given a hearing where …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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5/5/23
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In the springtime, it’s easy to look around and see the powerful images of scripture all around me. In my neighborhood, I see people planting seeds in freshly tilled soil (Luke 8:4-15). I walk …
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By Jake Loftis
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5/5/23
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The United States produces millions of tons of cheese each year making it a world leader.
Cheese has rapidly grown in popularity in the U.S. for the last 50 years. Statistics show that …
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By Larrie Stone
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5/5/23
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There are 14 standing committees here in Lincoln that are assigned legislation based on the subject matter found in the language of each bill.
These committees are able to prioritize legislation …
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By Ben Hansen
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4/28/23
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Ezekiel says that in his vision the heavens were opened and he saw visions of God. He said, “As I looked, behold, a stormy wind came out of the north, and a great cloud, with brightness around …
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By Chuck Larsen
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4/28/23
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Beans are the edible, smooth, kidney-shaped seed of any one of a variety of leguminous plants.
The plants are widely grown for these seeds, containing much protein and oil, and as a forage and …
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By Larrie Stone
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4/21/23
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Ecclesiastes 1:3-4, Isaiah 64:6, Ephesians 2:8-9
Some questions in the bible assume an answer. Some assume a positive answer.
“ You really liked that present, didn’t …
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By Chuck Larsen
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4/21/23
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It was a busy and productive last week for the Health and Human Services Committee. As chairman, it was my responsibility to oversee legislation, amendments and conversations revolving around LB 626 …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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4/21/23
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There are millions of animal species living on land.
They are all unique in some way, but only a few are record setters. The following are a few examples of record setting land animals.
Some …
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By Larrie Stone
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4/18/23
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Last week, we worked towards property tax relief here at the legislature, starting with how we fund our
schools. Nebraska is ranked 49th in state aid for school funding because of the formula we …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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4/14/23
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He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!!
I hope your Easter was both meaningful and a joy for you and those close to you. As a pastor, I can say it’s truly a celebration when Easter Sunday …
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By Russ Foust
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4/13/23
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We are finally making headway here in Lincoln, slowly but surely.
After a passionate debate last week, the majority of senators voted to change the rules of the Legislature to encourage the body …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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4/7/23
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The first four children of Leah, born to Jacob, were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah. They grew up together. It’s natural for these four to stick together.
In Judges 1:3, we see Judah make …
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By Chuck Larsen
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4/7/23
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About 600 miles west of Ecuador, South America, in the Pacific Ocean are a group of small islands called the Galapagos Islands.
They came into existence millions of years ago when volcanoes on …
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By Larrie Stone
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4/7/23
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The donkey (aka burro or ass) is a hoofed mammal in the same family as the horse and zebra.
They have long, floppy ears and tend to be stockier than horses or zebras.
Donkeys come in a variety …
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By Larrie Stone
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3/31/23
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Out walking the other day, I saw a fence with a broken panel. It was only two or three boards that had fallen in, but I thought if they have a dog, they won’t for long!
And since we do get …
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By Steve Hopple, Preacher/Evangelist — Blair Church of Christ
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3/31/23
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This session has been unique in that we are more than 50 days into the 90-day session without a single bill ready for the governor’s signature.
When a bill gets voted out of committee, it …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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3/31/23
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This week marked the final week of hearings for over 800 bills introduced in the 108 th Legislature.
I completed this phase of the session by presenting two bills before the Appropriations …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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3/24/23
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