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JIM “PAPPY” MOORE: The Miracle of Handel’s Messiah

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By Jim “Pappy” Moore The story of the birth of Jesus, His mission on Earth, His dying for us, and our opportunity for redemption through Him is the most touching story in our lives. We hear parts of it throughout this season. It is a grand story, and there are many retellings of it, but…

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JIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Jesus was Not a Life Coach

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By Jim “Pappy” Moore There is an ad campaign where millions are being spent to convince people that “Jesus gets us.” It talks about how Jesus is like us, with our various problems. You might think Jesus is a life coach, giving people a feel-good massage, but that is not Jesus at all. If Jesus…

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BUCKEYES ARE STATE CHAMPIONS!
Gilmer 28, Bellville 26

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In times of tragedy, small towns rally around those hurt and in need The Gilmer football team and community have wrapped their arms around one of their own, Geramiah Noble.@JackBox | #UILState | @BallySports | @UILTexas | @GilmerBuckeyeFB | @CTSteckel pic.twitter.com/5N3kBOtnza — BallySportsTXHS (@BallySportsTXHS) December 15, 2023 All the Gilmer Touchdowns in their State Title…

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Texas Department of Public Safety, Fatality Crash, Somervell County 12/13/23

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SOMERVELL COUNTY, TX – On December 13, 2023, at approximately 6:45 A.M., Texas State Troopers were notified of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 144, 4 miles south of Glen Rose. Upon arrival, Troopers learned that one of the vehicles was a Somervell County Sheriff Investigator’s truck operated by Sheriff Investigator Stephen Gibson. Investigator Gibson…

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Reminiscing Upshur County: Christmas 1993

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By Betty Bivins Cook Once upon a time, there was a Christmas in which nothing went wrong. The tree didn’t try to fall down, the turkey got done on time, the dressing didn’t burn, no one was sick, everyone got along, and the weather was perfect. Nope! Just kidding! There may occasionally be perfect years,…

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