The doll house
I could be looking at doing a stretch in the slammer, or at best six months under house arrest.
I could be looking at doing a stretch in the slammer, or at best six months under house arrest.
The first week in November is one of the most important of the year in the life of the Greer community. November signals the arrival of Big Thursday, the annual fundraiser that provides nearly half of the budget for Greer Community Ministries.
It is interesting to me that there are seven Hebrew words for bread in the Old Testament and three Greek words used in the New Testament. Between them there are almost 500 occurrences of the word 'bread.' In the biblical world, it is obvious bread was important. In fact it was the basic food for most people.
Last week's election was a wake-up call. It came as a shock to discover that I was so far out-of-step with the times that I must make some lifestyle changes or check into the nursing home.
Even the din of relentless campaign advertising could not drown out the good news that Southwest Air Lines will begin offering low-fare passenger service at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.
Spanning parts of September and October, the month of Tishri was regarded by most Jews in Jesus' day as the most popular month of the year. The Jewish New Year began on the first and second. The Day of Atonement was on the 10th, when the high priest entered the most holy place and made atonement for the sins of the people.
In life, we all have plenty of choices. However, as a society, when we make a choice based on what is available, we expect that decision to stand. This is particularly true when one makes a decision in conjunction with his or her medical provider.
On Saturday, Oct. 17, I noticed a Teen Challenge table set up outside Walmart. I approached the two men manning the table to talk with them.
Greer not making a decision on Halloween was a major deal at our house. We always participate in Halloween and have between 200 - 300 trick or treaters.
We live in a time of change. Yes we're taxing the rich, big corporations, small business owners and anyone in between. We're leveling the playing field, and soon we'll all line up for free health care and ice cream.
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