Pastor’s Pearls
GLOAT
“Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice, or the LORD will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from him.” Proverbs 24:17,18
“Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice, or the LORD will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from him.” Proverbs 24:17,18
15 Years Ago
September 26, 2003
· Amity Mutual Irrigation Company concluded a $350,000 reconstruction of the Nee No She dam with a dedication ceremony.
· Skylah Lyon-Filbeck named the cutest baby at the 2003 Kiowa County Fair. Second place was Jayden Kiniston with Hatch Nelson being third. There were 15 other entries in the contest and each will receive a book and certificate.
“Don’t you just love this time of year?” said Doc. “Football season. Rodeo finals coming up soon. Time to go hunting. All that stuff.”
Windy Wilson sipped at his coffee. Oh good. Doc gave us another topic.
“Sports,” Windy said. “thems my putner fav-o-rite things … well, ‘long with dogs … and country musicals and that kinder thing.”
The guys at the philosophy counter of the Mule Barn truck stop grinned at Windy, who has yet to encounter a sentence or thought he couldn’t improve.
“So,” said Steve, the tall cowboy of the bunch, “what’s your favorite sport, Windy?”
Makes: 5 servings
This recipe can be enjoyed for any meal of the day. Spice it up with your favorite hot sauce.
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