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FS City Offices Are Closed For Labor Day
The City of Fort Scott Administrative Office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, 2019 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019.
The City’s tree and brush dump site located on North Hill will also be closed on Saturday, August 31st, 2019 for the Labor Day holiday. It will be open again on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Meeting By Pastor James Collins
The Meeting
“(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)”
2 Corinthians 6:2
Satan called a meeting in his office. He invited some of his most notorious residents of hell.
“Is it air conditioned in here?” asked Osama bin Laden. “Sure is.” replied the devil. “It’s one of the perks of being the boss.” Bin Laden who was soaked in sweat from another day of the eternal heat of his just reward looked down and frowned.
Satan said, “I suppose you are all wondering why I called this meeting.” A group of history’s most evil men stood before the devil’s desk. Each of them nodded. “There seems to be more and more people choosing Heaven.” Satan continued. “I have been talking with the marketing team and we need to put a positive spin on this place. I am looking for new ideas. I need new ways to catch more souls.”
The loathsome serial killer, John Wayne Gacy, raised his hand. Satan said, “Yes, clown.” “Sir,” Gacy said, “As you know, I loved to kill children. I think we could get more souls down here if we convinced people to kill children.”
“You’re out of touch, Gacy.” the devil said. “You’ve been down here a while. You have no idea what’s going on up there. We’ve made killing children a two-billion dollar a year business. Through the abortion industry, we have killed 70 million little boys and girls since 1973. We have just made it more palatable by calling it a choice instead of murder.”
The villainous Joseph Stalin raised his hand and said, “Boss, we will get more souls and ruin their society by starting wars to destroy Democracy and replace it with Communism.”
“That won’t work, Joe.” said Satan. “Wars cost too much money, besides we’ve been destroying Democracy from the inside. Don’t you watch CNN? We have gotten Communists elected to some offices. Only we don’t call it Communism. We call it Democratic Socialism.”
The vile terrorist, Osama bin Laden, raised his hand. Satan said, “Yes, you in the turban.” Bin Laden smiled and said, “Mr. Lucifer, If wars won’t work, why don’t we take more souls by use of radical Muslim Terrorists. That always worked for me.”
“No.” Satan said. “We have to sacrifice too many of our own guys. I can’t afford to lose anymore minions when they fly airplanes into buildings. Besides, we have managed to get radical Muslim Terrorists elected to their political offices. Those idiots actually voted them in.”
“You’re kidding!” Bin Laden laughed.
“I never kid.” Satan replied.
The depraved Charles Manson interrupted, “Let’s destroy them and their world through sexual perversion.”
“Charlie,” the devil started, “We are already doing that. The world is flooded with pornography. Depravity is running rampant. We got them to okay same sex marriages, and now we are confusing them into letting boys use the girl’s bathrooms. We just repackaged the term “perversion,” and called it an “alternative lifestyle.”
Frustrated, the devil yelled, “Doesn’t any of you scum have any good ideas on how to catch more souls?” A man in the back of the room raised his hand. “Yes,” Satan said. “Who are you?” The man said, “My name is Billy.” The devil snorted, “Billy! I don’t remember you ever doing anything disgustingly evil. Do you have an idea?”
Billy said, “I just wanted to tell you what got me down here. All my life, I knew that I needed to get saved, but I kept putting it off. I was busy with work, cell phones, social media, television, and other important stuff. I thought I had plenty of time. Then one day, I woke up here. I suggest you convince people that there is no hurry. Convince them to wait for a better, more convenient time to accept Christ and live for Him.”
“Brilliant!” Satan shouted. “That will work!”
The point is: The Bible says today is the day of salvation. We are not promised tomorrow. Right now, accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
Don’t put off your decision.
Tomorrow may be too late.
Celebrate 100 years with FSCC
A full century of uninterrupted service to students and community will be celebrated by Fort Scott Community College—the oldest continually operating community college in Kansas— this fall with several special events.
On Monday, September 9, the college will commemorate the first day that 15 college students first met on the second floor of the Fort Scott High School building. The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. with an assembly in the Ellis Fine Arts Center and a tree dedication. A free lunch will be served north of the Ellis Fine Arts Center, followed by an aerial photograph.
The Centennial Celebration continues on Friday, September 20, with dinner at the River Room, located at 3 West Oak in Fort Scott. The night begins with a meet-and-greet starting at 6:30 p.m. followed by heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar at 7 p.m. Then at 8 p.m. a live band will perform. The cost for the evening’s activities is $10.00 per person and reservations must be made by September 1. Tickets may be purchased by calling Cindy Proctor at 620.223.2700, extension 0, or through the Centennial Facebook page.
On Saturday, September 21, there will be a tailgate party south of Frary Field, prior to the Homecoming Game which kicks off at 7 p.m. Free hot dogs, hamburgers, and chips will be available. The Kansas Army National Guard will provide a Blackhawk flyover and a cannon that will be fired for every touchdown scored by the FSCC Greyhounds. Halftime will feature the crowning of the homecoming queen and an appearance of the FSCC National Winning Football Champions and their coach, Dick Foster.
Everyone is invited to attend all of the events as FSCC celebrates a century of students first and community always!
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What’s Happening In Fort Scott Aug. 23 Edition
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Hedgehog.INK will be open on Sundays and Mondays from 1:00-5:00pm starting Sunday, July 7th. During the month of August, adult fiction gently used books will be buy 2 get 1 free (see flyer below)
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Horticulture Services in Fort Scott – Krista Harding, Horticulture Agent for the Southwind Extension District, has office hours at the Extension office inside the Bourbon County Courthouse every Thursday
In an effort to better serve residents of Fort Scott and the surrounding communities, Krista is there weekly to answer questions and offer advice on lawn and gardens, trees and shrubs, flowers and insect. Bring your spotted leaves, strange looking insects or wilted flowers and let her help you! This a free service and is available to all community members. Questions? Call 620-223-3720 (See flyer below)
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Save the Date: 2019 Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Fall Golf Classic 4-Person Scramble – Saturday, September 14th at Woodland Hills Golf Course,
2414 S. Horton in Fort Scott (See flyer below)
$200 per team includes green fees, cart & lunch. Deadline to enter is September 6th
This fundraiser will help the Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation to support programs for our neighbors with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Allen, Bourbon, Neosho, and Woodson counties
For more information, contact Tricia at 620-431-7401, ext. 230 or [email protected]
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Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows
& bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
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| 23 | Author Talk and Book Signing with Rebecca Thesman at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 6-7pm (see flyer below)
Meet and greet author Rebecca Thesman. There will be an author talk, Q & A, and booksigning. Her book will be available for purchase in the bookstore. Light refreshments will be served. Visit www.facebook.com/hedgesbookstore/ |
| 23 | Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main, 7pm Friday Night Concert in the Park – Sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce This week’s concert features the Apostolic Church Acapella Choir. Come early and bring a lawn chair as seating is limited. In the event of bad weather we will move to The Common Grounds Coffee Shop The concerts are organized by Ralph Carlson. If you or someone you know is interested in performing, contact Ralph at [email protected] |
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Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza (in front of the historic fort)
Saturday Mornings, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Fort Scott Farmers’ Market is a farmer driven and run market. The farmers work hard to produce the very finest produce available. We also provide a great venue for community organizations to promote their mission and raise funds
We are focused on fresh locally produce farm products
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Southeast Kansas Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Gorilla Village, Pittsburg, KS, 8am (See flyer below)
Help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Walk in honor of or in memory of someone with Alzheimer’s disease. This is a community event for all ages. No entry fee. Walkers who register and raise at least $100 receive the event T-shirt. 1-mile walk route. Please register online at alzwalkseks.org. Event day registration starts at 8:00 a.m., Ceremony starts at 9:00 a.m., Walk starts at
9:15 a.m.
For more information, click HERE
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| 24 | 7th Annual Fort Scott National Cemetery #1 Wreath Ride – Registration at 3rd & Main St. from 9-10am
The 7th Annual ride in support of the Wreath Across America Project in Ft. Scott National Cemetery #1. All vehicles are welcome. All proceeds go towards the purchase of a wreath for our nation’s finest buried at Ft. Scott National Cemetery Registration: 3rd & Main St., Fort Scott, KS, 9-10:30am $35/bike, $50/truck – includes 1 meal & 1 t-shirt, 2 chances for Grand Prize (American Flag Knife). Extra meal $7.50, additional t-shirts $20.00. Drawing for a Sig Sauer M17 & 1911 Pistol donated by Fort Scott Gun & Pawn For more information contact Kevin Wagner: 620-215-2174 |
| 24 | Benefit Fundraiser for the Leatherman Family – Bourbon County 4-H Building, 2102 S. Huntington in Fort Scott, 5-8pm
Benefit Fundraiser for the Leatherman family – Saturday, August 24th, 5-8pm, at the Bourbon County 4-H Building, 2102 S. Huntington in Fort Scott. Meal (free will donation): pulled pork, beans, skillet potatoes, served from 5-6:30pm Live auction – 6:30pm (if you would like to donate auction items, contact Wilma Hibdon: 620-224-0707 Cornhole Tournament immediately after the auction – $20 per team Leanne was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer. Mark and Leanne have been travelling back and forth to Joplin for chemo treatments and doctor’s appointments. Surgery to remove her tumors was done with good results. The Leatherman’s have been lifelong 4-H supporters and Fair Board members. Please come out and join us in supporting this wonderful family! |
| 24 | The Spencer Family Music Gospel Music Concert – Fort Scott First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main, 7-9pm Spencer Family Music from Joplin, Missouri. Family gospel group with Mom, Dad and 13 children. Adults 14 & Up $10.00, Children 5-13 $5.00. Tickets sold in advance by contacting Ida Ford at 417-262-3948, Dorothy Taylor Watch “Come Thou Fount” by the Spencer Family here: https://youtu.be/7p1e_6bMPAM |
| 25 | Team Trivia at the Boiler Room Brewhaus – 10 S. National, 3-5pm Exciting, fun and challenging team trivia. Put your team together (maximum of 8 teams, maximum of 5 members on a team) $5 per person. Cash prizes for winning team. |
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Story Time, hosted by the Fort Scott Public Library –
201 S. National, 10-11am
Join Miss Val and other local families for a themed story time, featuring 2-3 books read aloud, songs or fingerplays, craft, and snack, along with a play table for before and after the stories. All story times welcome any age children and teens
Some themes are based around seasons, holidays, and annual events, while others are chosen by regular attendees
For more information, visit www.fortscott.mykansaslibrary.org or see our Facebook events page by clicking HERE
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and snacks related to our theme in the downstairs event room. Hope you can come. Tell your friends!
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| 27 | T.O.P.S Meetings held weekly on Tuesdays at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 10:30am |
| 27 | Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm |
| 27 | Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza (in front of the historic fort)
Tuesday evenings, 4-6pm Fort Scott Farmers’ Market is a farmer driven and run market. The farmers work hard to produce the very finest produce available. We also provide a great venue for community organizations to promote their mission and raise funds. We are focused on fresh locally produce farm products |
| 28 | Breakfast Bingo at Buck Run Community Center – 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month Come drink some coffee and play some bingo at Buck Run. Staff will provide the bingo cards, the caller and coffee; prizes provided by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission |
| 28 | Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm |
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Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library,
201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
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TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library –
201 S. National, 4:15-5:15pm
Join Teen Advisory Group members in the library events room. This event is exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snacks night, community service project, book club meeting, and craft night each month. Members can help the library develop programs, displays, and book collections that better serve teens! Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. See you at TAG, and bring your friends!
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Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee is being hosted by Fort Scott Washateria
Location: 501 S. National Ave.
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| 29 | Horticultural services at the Bourbon County Courthouse every Thursday – 210 S. National, 9am-3:30pm (See flyer below) Krista Harding, Horticulture Agent for the Southwind Extension District, has office hours at the Extension office inside the Bourbon County Courthouse every Thursday. In an effort to better serve residents of Fort Scott and the surrounding communities, Krista is there weekly to answer questions and offer advice on lawn and gardens, trees and shrubs, flowers and insect. Bring your spotted leaves, strange looking insects or wilted flowers and let her help you! This a free service and is available to all community members. Questions? Call 620-223-3720 |
| 29 | Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm-1pm |
| 29 | Uniontown JV Girls at Woodland Hills Golf Course – 2414 S. Horton, 1-4pm |
| 29 | Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize |
| 29 | A Star is Born, or Died – Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave., 7-9pm Join Boiler Room Brewhaus on Thursday evenings from |
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Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows
& bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
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| 30 | Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main, 7pm
Friday Night Concert in the Park – Sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce This week’s concert features The Mike Miller Band – country, classic and gospel. Come early and bring a lawn chair as seating is limited. In the event of bad weather we will move to The Common Grounds Coffee Shop The concerts are organized by Ralph Carlson. If you or someone you know is interested in performing, contact Ralph at [email protected] |
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Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza (in front of the historic fort)
Saturday Mornings, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Fort Scott Farmers’ Market is a farmer driven and run market. The farmers work hard to produce the very finest produce available. We also provide a great venue for community organizations to promote their mission and raise funds
We are focused on fresh locally produce farm products
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| 31 | 9th Annual Co-ed Softball Tournament for Care to Share Cancer Support Group/The Sharing Bucket – Ellis Park, 1182-1246 E. 12th St. in Fort Scott, 8am
Hosted by Nicole and Jason Hicks: 620-768-9739 $125 per team – sign up now! USSSA rules. 7 guys |
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Industrial Hemp Regulations Draft Available for Public Input
| MANHATTAN, Kan. — A draft of regulations for the Commercial Industrial Hemp Program in Kansas is now available for public input on the Kansas Department of Agriculture website. The draft was developed by KDA and will be available for public review by the industrial hemp state advisory board and stakeholders. An Industrial Hemp Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for August 30 to discuss the draft of the commercial regulations.
The draft can be found at agriculture.ks.gov/IndustrialHemp, and comments may be submitted there or emailed to [email protected] through September 13. Following this public input stage, all feedback will be considered in revising the regulations prior to beginning the next step in the formal adoption process.
As part of the formal adoption process, the regulations will be reviewed by several entities, including the Division of Budget, Department of Administration, the Attorney General, and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations. In addition, they will be subject to a public hearing which will be announced in the Kansas Register 60 days prior to the hearing. The state’s Commercial Industrial Hemp Program plan also must be approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA is expected to provide the “Final Rule” on the establishment of a domestic hemp production program in late August 2019.
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North Main Street Closed Saturday Morning For Wreath Ride
ATTN: Downtown Businesses, Residents & Patrons
We want to make sure everyone is aware of the Wreath Ride taking place tomorrow (Saturday) and that the convoy will be coming down Main Street starting at 11am. Registration will take place at 3rd & Main from 9-10:30am. CFI will have 8 military wrapped trucks in attendance. All vehicles are welcome to participate! All money raised will go towards Wreaths Across America to purchase Wreaths for the National Cemetery. This is the first time all EIGHT military wrapped CFI trucks will be in one place. All are welcome to come watch the convoy.
City Commission approved street closure on Main Street between 1st & 3rd St. from 8:30am to 11:30am.
Click here to view the Wreath Ride Facebook page for more info.
Young Entrepreneur: Caleb Kasper
A little over a year ago, Caleb Kasper, 15, created a business to meet a need.
He repairs damaged and broken Apple cellular products, such as iPhones and tablets.
“I started to repair iPhones because a couple of years ago I broke a brand new iPhone I had just received,” Kasper said. “I started to look around for a non-expensive way to repair it. After looking for several days, I realized there should be an easier and more affordable way to simply get your phone in good working condition again.”
He is the son of Natalie Taylor and Teddy Kasper.
” With help from my dad, and some specialized training, I taught myself to repair many aspects of an iPhone,” he said.
His mom helps with marketing.
“My mom has helped me with advertising using Facebook and other social media apps,” he said.
“Now, that I’ve repaired iPhones for several people, who have been pleased with my work, they have recommended me throughout the community,” Kasper said.
Rhonda Pinkerton was one of his recent customers and nominated Kasper for the feature.
“I feel like it is a good service that is not offered here in town and could benefit a lot of people,” Pinkerton said. “He fixed a broken phone screen for me… He was great to work with and made it quick and easy.”
He can be reached to set up an appointment and get a quote by phone/text at 620-215-4706 or
by email at [email protected].
Prices vary between the type of repair and model of the product.
New WS Technology Teacher: Karen Gordon
Karen Gordon, 56, is the new technology teacher at Winfield Scott Elementary School.
Gordon retired in May from teaching in Missouri after 27 years.
She is a Nevada, MO native.
“I’ve had numerous jobs in education while at Nevada,” she said. “Most recently I was one of the middle school counselors. I have also been the counselor at Truman Elementary, school psychological examiner for the district, taught fifth-grade, gifted, keyboarding, and seventh-grade science.”
Gordon has a bachelor of arts degree from UMKC and a master of science from PSU, both in elementary education.
“I also have numerous hours in counseling from MSU,” she said.
Her husband, Tom Gordon, and she have one son, McCade Gordon, who is a sophomore at Mizzou.
Outside of school, she likes attending Broadway shows, her son’s concerts, walking, and “hanging out with friends,” she said.
“The best part of teaching, for me, is getting to shape young minds and show them that their only limits are those they place on themselves,” she said.
Her greatest challenge this year will be going back into the classroom after being in counseling for the last six years, she said.
“I’m so excited to work with the littles!”
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Aug. 21-23
Pruning by Patty LaRoche
Hurricane season is nearing, and we who live in Florida are being prepped with expert advice. The latest came from our trash removal service via the neighborhood newsletter. Apparently keeping our yard vegetation trimmed is key. We need to “thin out foliage so that wind can flow freely through branches, decreasing the chance of uprooting trees or plants.” That small step will prevent damage to cars, houses and people. Two years ago, according to the article, because of Hurricane Irma’s vegetative debris left on the ground, it took three months and cost more than $30 million to collect and dispose of all the waste.
Fortunately, Dave and I are renting in an area where the yard work is handled by professionals. That probably saves our neighborhood because my dear husband loves to prune (i.e., shred). He, a snip sniper, believes that plants and bushes need to end up basically at ground level so they can “start over.” Butchering more shrubs than I can count, Gardener Dave claims that his method will help the plant grow, bear better fruit and improve its appearance…which, given 30 or 40 years, is a possibility. Don’t get me wrong. I know that pruning is necessary, but it should be purposeful, not random from a Paul Bunyan wannabe who lights up at the thought of tinkering with an axe.
In the June update of “The Spruce,” the author calls pruning “tough love…(which) keeps (plants) healthy and encourages fresh, new growth and renewal.” Lopping off those sprigs or limbs keeps them from sapping the energy of the healthy part of the plant (you know, the part Dave has mutilated). If not pruned, the dead spreads and kills the entire plant.
Jesus knew all about pruning and used that analogy when instructing his disciples (and us) on what is necessary to thrive. I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. (John 15:1-2).
Pretty simple. If we are fruit-bearers (bringing glory to God by discipling others), He, as the grand gardener, prunes to increase fruitfulness so the storms of life won’t leave irreparable damage in our lives. Pruning might mean we lose wilted relationships, superfluous possessions, unimportant status, lifeless habits, etc., but if that temporary loss causes us to rely more on God and less on what we think we need, we will bear more spiritual fruit.
One way God prunes is through His word, the Bible, where we learn of behaviors that sap our energy and keep us from maturing in our Christian walk. Removing the undesirable sin- branches frees us to grow. Hebrews 4:12 explains the importance of allowing the Bible to dictate how we live: For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
The questions remain: What in your life needs to be pruned? Perhaps there is something that creates a drain on you, and even though “good,” it is not “best.” Aleasha Morris of “Leadership Vision” wrote of the benefit of spiritual pruning: “Finding and removing what chokes our life can help us to breathe deeper, spread wider, and grow higher than we ever thought possible.”
Sounds like a plan to me. I just pray it doesn’t take 30-40 years to get there.
Happenings At St. Martin’s Academy
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