By Rick Ezell
For The Greer Citizen
But we Christians have no veil over our faces; we can be mirrors that brightly reflect the glory of the Lord. And as the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him” (2 Cor. 3:18 LB).
Read Proverbs 16:1-9
“My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.-Isaiah 55:8 (NIV)
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love” (Rom. 12:10 NIV).
by Rick Ezell
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Phil. 4:4 NIV).
We would like to give a big shoutout to Gerald and Gwen Davis, well known Greer-ites. They have been a tremendous asset to the city. Whether it was the fire departments, surrounding departments, museum, Wood Mortuary, Fairview Baptist Church, or the other many projects he has been involved in, he has always given 100 percent.
In May 2012, Perry Williams was a candidate for Greer CPW Commissioner. I wrote a letter to the editor requesting that he ask Williams his view on chloramine, the water disinfectant Greer CPW uses. In his response Williams said the following: “...I promise to be ever vigilant in seeking out alternatives to chloramines.”
by Rick Ezell
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have” (Heb. 13:5 NIV).
I’m writing in regard to the destruction of the Thomas – Edwards – Rush cemetery located on Hwy 101 N., in Greer. Needless to say I’m very unhappy with the situation. As has been said, “money trumps common decency.” The developer’s actions are unlawful. An aspect that is being overlooked is the fighting spirit of Col. John Thomas (1718-1811).
After all the press “hoopla” about the “coveted endorsement” of South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, the results are in.
Very recently, an ice cream shop was opened in the downtown area and immediately when I saw it, Ponder’s ice cream came to mind.
