Tom Montgomery/My Turn Recently, it was reported that the oldest person in America died. Or did she? In April of 2021 it was widely reported by the press that Hester Ford, the oldest living American, had passed away. Mrs. Ford was either 115 or 116 years old when she passed. Like many … [Read more...] about Commentary: 2 Marin voters over 120-years-old? Really?
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Commentary: We must build affordable housing
Jonathan Thompson/My turn One hundred and fifteen thousand dollars. That’s what it takes for a down payment to buy an average-priced home in Durango, Colorado. Then an aspiring homeowner must fork out another $2,900 each month, which is more than two-thirds of their household’s paychecks if they … [Read more...] about Commentary: We must build affordable housing
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: The Serpent In The Wilderness
Sunday, July 4, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Thomas Nibbe HAPPY BLESSED FOURTH OF JULY! the scriptures...and more"...let the people think they govern...and they will be governed..."(William Penn) [Governor of Pennsylvania]"...it is for freedom that Christ has set us free...Stand … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: The Serpent In The Wilderness
Thomas Nibbe sermon: Beyond reason and understanding
Thomas Nibbe This is the Sunday before the Fourth of July. It doesn't seem possible that we have progressed thus far into what is much more than the beginning of the new year of 2021. Let's continue to place our nation in the Lord's hands and commend all institutions and persons into God's … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe sermon: Beyond reason and understanding
Commentary: Rolling with the pandemic
By Sherman R. Frederick It feels like jumping out of an airplane. Or, I guess I should say, like what I imagine it feels like jumping out of an airplane -- scared and hopeful. All my life in the news business consisted of reporting for duty at a physical office. But we learned during the COVID … [Read more...] about Commentary: Rolling with the pandemic
Juneteenth for white folk
Tom H. Hastings/Peace Voice After decades of educating us about the horrific history of Texas slave owners refusing to let their illegally kept African-descended humans know that they were actually free, then-89-year-old African American activist Opal Lee began her historic 1,400-mile walk from … [Read more...] about Juneteenth for white folk
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: While the Morning Stars Sing
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, June 20, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. "...fix your thoughts on Jesus..." (Hebrews 2:1a) Good morning --- Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Amen! We acknowledge our debt of gratitude to our fathers on Fathers' … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: While the Morning Stars Sing
Commentary: Guatemala Kamala so not ready for prime time
It comes as no surprise to Californians that Kamala Harris is coming apart at the seams on the world stage. Even her biggest fans here privately acknowledged her need for polishing outside her sycophant bubble. So, when she fell into becoming Joe Biden’s running mate, most political watchers … [Read more...] about Commentary: Guatemala Kamala so not ready for prime time
Commentary: Betrayers of the Truth
Jim Steele/Planet in the Balance On May 5, 2021, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists published Nicholas Wade’s article “The Origin of COVID: Did people or nature open Pandora’s box at Wuhan?” After detailing all evidence the article suggested COVID-19 was created at the Wuhan Institute of … [Read more...] about Commentary: Betrayers of the Truth
Thomas Nibbe sermon: So That You May Be Healed
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, June 13, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. THE SCRIPTURES "...I dry up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish..."(Ezekiel 17:24) "...how great are your works, Lord, how profound your thoughts..."(Psalm 92:5) "...so we make it our goal to please Him..."(2 … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe sermon: So That You May Be Healed