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My mom
is a big fan
of Matthew
Henry,
a mastermind in the area of theology. He’s
one of the “old” writers dating back to the
1600s. She shares some of his quotes with
the family, and the following is one of her
favorites. Henry was reflecting on his wallet
being stolen and said, “(1) I am thankful that
I was never robbed before. (2) I am thankful
that although he took my wallet, he did not
take my life. (3) Although he took all I had, it
was not much. And (4), I am glad that it was
I who was robbed, not I who did the robbing.”
Now that is a perfect picture of a positive,
trusting attitude. I’ve tried to remind myself of
Henry’s phenomenal mindset about life’s
difficulties as I’ve reflected on 2020. What a
difficult year for so many with such upheaval
in so many areas of our nation and world.
With the closing of 2020, we can’t help
but be somewhat apprehensive about 2021.
Will our nation continue to be divided? Will
the Covid vaccine be effective? Will struggling
businesses survive?
There’s only one comforting answer to so
many unknowns. We don’t know, but God
does, and He’s in control!
HOMETOWN STAFF
IN THIS ISSUE
Reader Spotlight 9
PUBLISHER & EDITOR
Tahya A. Dobbs
CFO
Kevin W. Dobbs
CONSULTING EDITOR
Mary Ann Kirby
Messages from Heaven 12
Mrs. Mississippi America 18
Hometown Goodness 22
SPECIAL PROJECTS
MANAGER
Brenda McCall
SPECIAL PROJECTS
ASSISTANT
Caroline Hodges
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
Alisha Floyd
Renewed Restored Redeemed 25
Salute to First Responders 42
The Science of Kindness 44
LAYOUT DESIGN
3dt
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Othel Anding
Time Coin 50
...see you around town.
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