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Opinion

The Death of Revival

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For LISBON By: DR. BRIAN BROWN Lisbon Nazarene Church There are many reasons why revival has died. First, and most important, many churches do not want a revival. They are extremely happy in the condition they are in. But as I am always watching my church and churches in our ...

Wealth Inequality

Letters To The Editor

Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. While millions of working families struggle to afford housing, healthcare, childcare, and higher education, a small percentage of the population continues to accumulate enormous wealth at a historic ...

The girl my Dad jilted

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I don’t know the name of the girl to whom my Dad proposed marriage before he met my mother. I never heard it, and if either of my sisters did, they’ve forgotten. Most definitely it is not recorded in the family Bible. Whatever became of this ex-fiancee, I wonder? Did she and Dad stay in ...

Love that pond muck

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Forget the hateful things I wrote about pond muck. Pond muck is my new best friend in the garden. “Pond muck is an excellent, nutrient-rich organic fertilizer packed with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, suitable for gardens, trees, and composting,” according to Google’s AI ...