November 2024

Last week, the Bull Shoals City Council met to discuss issues facing the city inside the Bull Shoals City Hall. There is an idea that the city council works for the residents of the city, and that is how the system works in most cities. However, in Bull Shoals, there seems to be individuals with their own agenda.

Ah Thanksgiving, a wonderful time Of family coming together Enjoying each other’s company Despite any bad weather Spending time with each other And setting aside lifes worries Grabbing some of the football game Hoping for a few snow flurries Just being together And having everyone near While the kids all have fun Enjoying laughter and cheer This is the reason for the day With all the joy it brings Old and new memories to share and giving thanks for all things Everyone knows to stop on by Whenever they get the chance There aren’t any expectations And just so you know in advance Mom’s been cooking pies all week Getting ready for the big dinner No need to worry though They’re always a big winner How about those candied yams and her sweet potato pies The famous loved cranberry sauce Don’t forget that fruit salad surprise Everyone looks forward to the big turkey and the dressing on the side Gotta have that special gravy It makes the potatoes just right Made fresh from scratch Those golden-brown hot rolls And of course everyone’s favorite Homemade green bean casserole Too much food to list No need to mention the rest Let us all just say It’s always some of the best But there is more to this day Than mere food and drink It’s the coming together as a family That really makes us all think It’s that magical time Of going back home again Seeing loved ones we haven’t seen Since we can’t remember when A time for sharing stories And old family memories And making new ones as we go Becoming our hearts new Treasuries While the expression of gratitude Is at the heart of this very day Being thankful for everyone That God has put in our way There is a reason for it all And someday we will understand He has a purpose for the call Almost as if it were planned So, as we all come together On this Thanksgiving Day Caring and loving one another And as we’re sitting down to pray Let us also be thankful For the freedom we all share It has been fought and defended for T

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Ephesians 5:15-21 J.B. Phillips NT Live life, then, with a due sense of responsibility, not as men who do not know the meaning and purpose of life but as those who do. Make the best use of your time, despite all the difficulties of these days. Don’t be vague but firmly grasp what you know to be the will of God. Don’t get your stimulus from wine (for there is always the danger of excessive drinking), but let the Spirit stimulate your souls. Express your joy in singing among yourselves psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making music in your hearts for the ears of God! Thank God at all times for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. And “fit in with” each other, because of your common reverence for Christ.