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“[Jesus said,] Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” — Matthew 22:21 Christians belong to the Kingdom of God that is “not of this world,” often feeling torn between the demands of faith and of the world. How do we reconcile being a devoted citizen of Heaven while also being a responsible employee, parent, or citizen? Martin Luther found great comfort in what he called the “Two Kingdoms” doctrine, also referred to as “God’s Two Hands.” Scripture teaches that God rules and reigns over all Creation through two distinct ways: the “Right-Hand” and the “Left-Hand” Kingdoms.

(1883-January 25, 1994) Mauricia Urquietta was born in Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, Mexico, in 1883 to parents Juan Martinez and Maria Vasquez. With her father’s death at an early age, her mother was left to raise Mauricia alone.

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Nothing says 4th of July like a big slice of apple pie! And what better way to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday than with a slice of this yummy dessert, the recipe below, which was my grandmother’s.

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The Big Bend Amateur Radio Club is hosting an open house as part of World Amateur Radio Day, Saturday, April 18, at the Alpine Public Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will have radio demonstrations and hands-on Morse code kit building, as well as information about ham radio and our service activities. There will be something for anyone curious about amateur radio -- a great way to pursue interests in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities. We will be working from our BBARC RV in the parking lot. All ages are welcome.

MixHaus Gallery is pleased to present Songs of the Ocotillo, a collaborative exhibition by Comfort, Texas, poet Lucy Griffith and Marfabased mixed media artist Darlene Marwitz, on view April 10 through May 24, 2026. An opening reception will be held Saturday, April 11, from 2–6 p.m., with an artist talk and poetry reading taking place at 4 p.m.

James Cornett will be at the Crowley Theater in Marfa today, April 2, for the Roger Conant Distinguished Guest Lecture. The program will start at 7 p.m., with doors open at 6:30 p.m.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, This sticky weed is taking over a large part of ourlandscape. Can you tell me what it is and how I can get rid of it? The weed you have is called Sticky Willy, or cleavers (Galium aparine).