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Since everyone will interpret Scripture according to one’s own preconceived world view how does one come to the correct interpretation on Scripture? It is true that everyone has the right to interpret the Bible however they want. Our forefathers died for the right of private interpretation and every Christian has the right to read the Bible and interpret it for themselves. When interpretation became an issue during the Reformation, the Council of Trent took a dim view of it. One of the canons at the fourth session of this Roman Catholic council said that no one has the right to ...

FUTURES FILES

Sparse Safe Shipping Seen Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to affect oil and natural gas prices, with the route normally carrying one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. Adding to supply problems, the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen is attempting to restrict passage in the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the Southern Red Sea, which Saudi Arabia uses as an alternate to the Hormuz Strait. Crude prices declined more than $ 10 per barrel early in the week but posted the high of the week on Friday. Red Sea Hostilities Heat Up US and Iran hostilities have threatened Red Sea ...

Bible Truth or Tradition: God and Jesus

We know from Psalm 110:1 and the New Testament passages that refer to this verse, that David’s Lord and descendent was Jesus, God’s right hand man. This is a major theme of the New Testament beginning with the book of Acts after God raised Jesus out from among the dead and exalted him to his right hand. The right hand of God, second only to God in power and authority over heaven and earth. One of the clearest passages regarding the future fulfillment of Psalm 110:1 is found in 1 Corinthians: “But Christ has truly been raised from the dead—the first one and proof that those ...

From the Mayor’s Desk: Lots of stuff

Starting next week on Aug. 4, I will start having regular office hours on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 until noon and Thursday afternoons from 1:00 until 4:30 at City Hall. Want to chat or have something bugging you? Stop in, no appointment needed. The railing on the Center Street has taken on ...

Supporting Veterans in their greatest time of need

Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have been committed to ensuring Iowa’s veterans have the resources they need. The brave men and women who have selflessly worn our nation’s uniform have made extraordinary sacrifices for our freedom. While we can never fully repay them for their service, ...