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Many of us have heard the old saying, “Do not judge a book by its cover.” The understanding is that things may not always be as they appear. When it comes to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that thought would apply. Good Friday is a celebration now, but which serious followers of Christ could have found a reason to celebrate in that moment. Jesus endured a brutal beating. The abuse inflicted on Him proved extreme; He was beaten with rods, beaten with whips, they pulled out His beard, they drove a crown of thorns into His skull and all of that before He endured the vicious crucifixion.

Just three years ago historic floods swept away 27 bridges across the state of Nebraska. The final bridge to be rebuilt now spans the Niobrara River on Highway 281 between Spencer and O’Neil. According to Equipmentworld.com, Spencer residents had to use a 127-mile detour for four months until a temporary bridge could be installed. The article also states that the cost for that one project alone was $25.5 million.

I told our church family a true story the other day about a lady who was working on a copy machine. This took place 20+ years ago at a church in southern Nebraska.

“Don’t leave without Hope!” That was the main message of a funeral sermon during this past year. Maybe some of you were there. A young woman in our church was struggling with cancer. During that struggle she got a dog that she wanted to take to the hospitals to encourage the people there. She named it Hope. One Sunday after church she was talking to her mom, and going on a trip. She had the dog in the car, and her mom was going to take care of it. So she said to her mom, “Don’t leave without Hope.” Now she was referring to her dog, but I heard those words, and stopped and told them. “That is exactly right, don’t leave church without Hope!”

LINCOLN, Neb. (April 7, 2022) – Nebraska’s finest high school orators will take the stage for the “2022 NSAA Speech Championships: Best of the Best” at 1 p.m. CT, Sunday, April 24, on Nebraska Public Media.

Spring flowering bulbs and perennials are filling our landscapes with color. As your gardens come alive this spring, start making notes on needed improvements and provide some early season color and nectar for the pollinators. This will keep your landscape looking its best all season long and for years to come.

Wednesday, April 13 SWC Quiz Bowl at Cozad 11:00 a.m. depart 7:00 a.m.

Cody-Kilgore School Monday, April 18 - No School Tuesday, April 19 - Breakfast: Cody-Pancakes, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Kilgore - Donuts, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk.

Jessie J. White Hat, Mission, SD.

These clinics are for farmers and ranchers and their families. They are confidential, one-onone sessions with an experienced Ag Law attorney and Ag finance counselor. These clinics have been offered in Nebraska since 1989. In a roughly hour-long session, you are welcome to bring up whatever issues might be affecting your farm or ranch. In general, clinic discussions often involve estate and succession planning, financial and operational issues, beginning farmer programs, real estate and lease matters, fence law, property rights, farm loans and loan programs, and debtor/creditor law. Here is an opportunity to obtain an experienced outside opinion on issues that may be affecting your farm or ranch. Bring your questions!