Opinion

20 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went and told Andrew, then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.

The Democrats are trying to put Donald Trump in jail. The Republicans are trying to put Joe Biden in jail – along with the rest of his extended political crime family.

A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It is the largest wildfire in Texas history.

It was played in ancient times and in 2006 generated over 90 billion dollars in gross revenues in the United States. There are slot machines, roulette wheels, dice tables, cards, and the lottery. Then we move on to animals like horses, dogs, and even chickens. Another big betting avenue is any sporting events like football, soccer, basketball and the list goes on.

Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went and told Andrew, then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.

“I accept full responsibility.”’ In your lifetime you’ve doubtless heard umpteen public figures (elected officials, bureaucrats, corporate executives, celebrities) promise, “I accept full responsibility” after some manifestation of corruption, incompetence or social injustice comes to light.

E arly voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U.S. Senate, all 38 Texas U.S. representatives, all 150 Texas House representatives, and down to local races for district attorney, sheriff and other positions.

Comfort can make us indifferent toward God, but we shouldn’t’t assume that pain is always the right solution. Consider the well-known scene of the two criminals crucified with Jesus. One man confessed his sin and admitted that he deserved his punishment of crucifixion, and he appealed to Jesus’ mercy by asking to be remembered when Jesus’ kingdom comes.