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We belong to God. Jesus tells us we belong to Him, and so we also belong to the Father who sent Him. So, what is so special about that? All of creation belongs to God. Every tree, every flower, every bird, every flying creature, every fish and creature of the water, every animal, everything belongs to God. All these creations glorify God with their beauty and majesty. But God was not satisfied with the wonder and amusement of his creations. He wanted more. He wanted to be loved and worshiped. But no God wanted more than worship and love; he wanted a relationship with his creation, so He created humans, us. And He made us a little lower than the angels and set us over the rest of His creation. He did not want humanity to worship and love Him because they had no choice. He gave us free will so that we could choose to follow Him, love, and worship Him. He gave us a choice to either walk with Him or do it our way. He did not want us to blindly follow Him. He wanted us to choose to walk with Him, to have a relationship with Him.

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Dear Neil, I save amaryllis bulbs soon after the holiday season from friends and neighbors and plant them in a protected spot in my garden. The plants do well, and the new bulbs usually bloom the first year, but rarely do I get blooms after that first year. What could I be doing wrong?

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In staying with the springtime/ early April recipes that are light on the palate, I thought I’d share something special to many who grew up a generation ago. Nothing says springtime quite like a plate of fried green tomatoes. As the days stretch a little longer over the Davis Mountains and the air begins to warm, this classic dish needs to make its way around your entertaining table. Crisp on the outside, tender and tangy on the inside, fried green tomatoes aren’t just a side dish or appetizer; they’re a seasonal tradition and a true Southern staple.

Border wall through Big Bend apparently on hold After public outcry, a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park appears to be on hold, The Texas Tribune reported. In February, the Trump administration waived more than two dozen environmental laws in order to clear the way for a 150-milelong wall through West Texas, including Big Bend and the adjoining state park.