Archive for December 2011

Matthew 2:1-2:12“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem2and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of theJews? We saw his star in the east[b] and have come to worship him.”3”When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and…

16″For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.18Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does…

Proverbs 16:33”Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.”This week I am going to center around finances, the problem that we really do not have any control over. Christmas is right around the corner. Now what we are going to be looking at is not an MBA sort of thing. The…

James 2:14-2614”What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.16If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical…

ABILENE, Texas – The Texas Animal Control Association awarded the City of Abilene’s Animal Services Division with two awards, the Media Award and the James Vyers Field Officer Award, during their 2011 conference and awards presentation. Receiving the James Vyers Field Officer Award is Animal Control Officer Samantha Freeman. Freeman has been with the City…

The holidays aren’t just for indulging children; family pets could use some pampering, too. In fact, a poll conducted by Petside.com reported that 53 percent of U.S. pet parents intended to get their animal companions a present during the holidays. To help you get in the spirit of the season, here are some gift ideas…

ABILENE, Texas – Abilene Animal Shelter, Rescue the Animals SPCA and IAMS present Homes 4 the Holidays. From Monday, Nov. 28 to Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, Homes 4 the Holidays makes pet adoptions affordable during the holiday season. Abilene Animal Shelter is offering a $20 adoption fee discount for puppies, kittens, dogs and cats at…

The holiday season is upon us, which means you may be preparing food for more than your usual crowd. You’re going to want your main dishes to impress your guests, and your desserts and sides to wow your hosts. But you don’t need a culinary degree to turn heads. These cooking tips will help you…

Finding a gift that the gardener in your life will appreciate can be an intimidating prospect. Those with green thumbs already tend to have well-stocked sheds and a favorite pair of pruning shears. But even the greenest thumb can benefit from a thoughtful gift. And with a little research, you may just innovate the way…