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Bible truth or tradition: More names and titles for God in the Old Testament

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The following list is commonly referred to as redemptive names for God as they relate to God’s work on behalf of His people. YHWH-Jireh: The LORD will provide “And Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together. And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by his horns. And ...

250 years of freedom

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As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we gather as one community to express our gratitude to the veterans, service members, and military families whose courage, sacrifice, and commitment have helped preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. This celebration honors our nation's history, recognizes those who have served, and inspires future generations to embrace the values of service, unity, and civic responsibility. Together, we celebrate 250 years of freedom with thankful hearts and a renewed commitment to our community and our country.

What is a moratorium?

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During Marshalltown's recent discussion about data centers, I noticed something unusual. People were using the word moratorium often, but not always in the same way. Some speakers described a moratorium as a temporary pause that would give the city time to study an issue and develop regulations. Others described it as a signal that Marshalltown is closed for business. Those concerns may both be worth discussing, but they are not the same thing. At its most basic level, a moratorium is a temporary pause. Communities use them when a new type of development, technology, or land use ...

Happy 250th America!

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Tomorrow we will be celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and I wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday. Luisa Ortega and the Red, White and Blue Committee plus the 13th Street District have been hard at work raising money and planning for all the festivities for us to enjoy. We ...

EMPTY NEST

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Flowerama Triangle Tour Wanna quick SE Iowa summer flower tour, and enjoy the spectacular Iowa greeneration along the way, and maybe some ice cream? Of course you do! Here's three floweramas to delight your eyes and countryside pride. I call it the Flowerama Triangle Tour. Don't forget your camera. 1. Heald Enterprise Trucking, 15520 Des Moines Henry Ave, Danville, right on Hwy. 34, on the Des Moines Henry County Line. Look for the huge American Flag standing tall and proud. Park along the shoulder of the highway or in the truck parking lot. This is the third or maybe fourth year Brad ...

ASK AUGUSTINE

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Did the founders of our country intend it to be a secularist, neutral nation or did they believe this was a nation created to the glory of God? One issue which most perplexes and troubles our national life today is the issue of church and state. Numerous battles have been waged over this issue in the effort to either separate or unite the religions of the people to the government and public life of this nation. A great deal of ink has flowed over this particular question; some advocating for the separation between church and state to be absolute with no relationship between the ...