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Patience, the mark of those who are truly faithful
LELAND ACKER
      We're continuing our discussion on running the race from Hebrews 12:1-2. We have defined running the race as living to know Christ better and to grow closer to Him. Christians should run this race because we have a deep heritage rooted in faith (Hebrews 12:1).
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SCENEin Passing
MARIE WHITEHEAD
      Spring is popping out all over. After the beautiful snowfall Friday, it is a welcome sight to see the narcissus and red bud in bloom. Fringes of the elm are showing off and hints of wisteria's lavender are peeping through. East Texas is truly a wonderland of contrasts in color. And the distant sounds of the Texas State Railroad bring joy to the hearts of residents.
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HIGH POINTS from El Camino Real
CHRIS DAVIS
      Folks along El Camino Real were making snowballs Friday and mowing grass by Sunday. The weather in East Texas seems to get a little stranger every year. It has gotten where a fellow doesn't know whether to cut wood or plant potatoes. I'm leaning towards planting the potatoes.
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