The psalmist compares the godly man, one who delights in the Law of the Lord and pursues righteousness, to a tree firmly planted beside streams of water. Although Psalm 1 is anonymous, it has long been associated with David and serves as the introduction to the entire Psalter.
When a person has a physical injury, most of us know the basics of first aid: stop the bleeding, start the heart beating, protect the person, and call 911. Emotional crises deserve the same level of urgency. Psychological first aid is the immediate, compassionate support offered to someone experiencing overwhelming emotional pain. For individuals who may be thinking about suicide, those first moments of human connection can make a life-saving difference.
For the second year in a row, the Young County Olney Senior Cub Center proved that a night of hometown entertainment can make a meaningful difference for local seniors.
Harper Creel, David McCarson, Kaci Anderson, Marlee Lane, Xander Butts, and Kaiden Johnson. FFA Photo
Several dozen members of First Baptist Church of Olney gathered Friday, July 17, to celebrate a milestone years in the making as the final steel beam of the church’s new education building was lifted into place during a traditional topping-out ceremony.
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