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I’m a staunch proponent of proper Biblical interpretation and application; holding such a position establishes a strong foundation for theology and life practice. Since Christ created the church with the first-century apostles and disciples, confusion or chaos wove into Christian circles as false teachers; this is why sound teaching is vital. Most importantly, we should understand that not every teaching available is from God, false teachers still exist (John 4:1-3). One area of debate over the past two decades has been what authority and power...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week, you may find yourself with some extra energy and enthusiasm for new projects. Figure out what you want to accomplish and develop a plan. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may have a strong desire for stability and security. Now is an excellent time to focus on financial matters and investigate potentially valuable investment opportunities. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Communication will be key for you this month, Gemini. Whether you aim to strengthen or start new relationships, be transparent and honest in your inte...
Kids get disappointed on Halloween if they don’t get a good haul, and some adults get disappointed on Halloween because no kids visit them. Someone, somewhere, has gotten their first menstrual cycle on Halloween. It was probably traumatizing. Cocaine and Gillette razor blades cost too much to end up in some random kid’s Halloween candy. Hardly anyone gets a trick on Halloween. Everyone just gives a treat. October 1st feels more like Halloween than November 1st. No company loves an abandoned strip mall building more than Spirit Halloween. It's r...
Dear Editor, After reading the scathing letter regarding Senator Tester in last week's Whitehall Ledger, it is time for the other side of the coin. Tester is bipartisan, voting twenty times for Trump bills, and yes, he did vote in favor of the Keystone. To say different is false. Certain bills that are voted NO on are not always stand-alone issues. On the plus side, Mr. Tester voted for Mcool, and his opponent is on record saying it is OK for packers to mix foreign beef with domestic. Tester...
Dear Editor, We all have at least one thing in common: we all began life as infants in the womb. Despite our common beginnings, a widespread disregard for vulnerable human lives at this early developmental stage is wreaking havoc here in Montana, where I grew up and have practiced as an OB/GYN for more than 20 years. A far-reaching amendment on the ballot in November, CI-128, would allow unlimited induced abortion through all nine months of pregnancy. CI-128’s utter disregard for innocent h...
Dear Editor and Fellow Voters, Like many of you, my absentee ballot recently arrived in the mail. There are a lot of important choices to make this election season, but the one that will affect the children in our community the most is the choice we make for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. This person will lead our public schools for the next four years. She will act as a go-between for our schools and the federal government. She will advocate for our rural way of life and the...
This Op-Ed is in response to Jim Buterbaugh’s last two Op-Ed submissions to the Whitehall Ledger in the last several weeks. First, Jim was correct in stating that we civilly discuss political topics and usually agree to disagree. Although once in a blue moon, we agree on an issue or two. I thank Jim for the past invigorating and civil discourse. Ok, enough with the pleasantries, let’s get down to the nitty gritty. In last week’s Ledger, Jim stated that Senator Tester voted against auditing the Federal Reserve Banks, but he did not cite the law...
Georgia, I have a question, My best friend is getting married. We’ve been lifelong friends and have dreamt of this day most of our lives. I am so very happy for her. She asked me to be her maid of honor; however, I cannot be at her wedding due to an overseas deployment with the military, which I leave for in about a month. She understood and asked another close friend. Last weekend, we went dress shopping with her mom and the maid of honor. The bride found a dress she absolutely loves—it is beyond gorgeous. However, it is also EXTREMELY out...
When was the last time you were interrupted in a conversation or action you were carrying out? Most of us don’t like interruptions. I marvel at the example of Jesus, He ministered to people with ghreat compassion but did so in wisdom and truth. He certainly wasn’t a pushover when the Pharisees and Sadducees tried to pin Him down with their legalism. He stood strong when the opposition pressed and had this incredible ability to connect with hurting people. In the greatest sense, Jesus was a multitasker, after all the Bible refers to Him as the...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Your energy levels are soaring this week, Aries. Channel this vitality into a new project or personal goal. Be cautious of being too impulsive, and think things through before acting. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Embrace flexibility in your personal life, Taurus. Being open to change will lead to unexpected opportunities and strengthen your relationships. There are a few surprises ahead. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Communication is key for you this week, Gemini. You may find that your words carry extra weight and influence. Use this...
Hi there, everyone! This is Bill Brown, a good ole Butte boy who was fortunate enough to meet and be married to a Cardwell Cougar girl, Barbara Hedges, for the past 60 years. I couldn’t have married into a nicer family with Howard and Judy Hedges, Delores, and little Mike. Having been a teacher at Butte High School for thirty years, my daughter Kim McLean at Willow Creek and Whitehall for 34 years, my grand=daughter Megan 11 years at Whitehall, and my youngest grand-daughter 3 years at Helena High, we have a total of 78 years of teaching e...
Dear Editor, About the recent hub-bub about CI-128, I honestly do not care one whit if it passes or not! I know some readers are up in arms concerning certain parts of the text, particularly parental consent. Having just read the entirety of the text, I can't help but think that this, as well as other objectionable language, seems to have been inferred. However, I do not wish to get into a political discussion or argument here but to explain my stance on abortion. The why and when, in my view,...
Dear Editor Talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words. Put your money where your mouth is. Another one is that “less is more,” but Senator Tester believes that more is more. Try watching a TV show without 15+ ads in an hour bashing his opponent as being a “rich out-of-stater” as the reason housing prices are so high. Unaffordable housing has been an issue for the last 25 years. Back then it was the Californians, Texans, Ted Turner, or the millionaires in Big Sky, not to mention the influx of movie stars. Has this become Senator Tester...
Employers want employees to do as much work as possible while learning the fewest marketable skills possible. We know every phone number in the world, just not who it belongs to. Teachers should collab with video game makers to make education engaging. Alarm clocks would wake up people faster if they played in odd meters. Most of the animal sounds we know come from the animals’ mouths, but a bee’s buzzing comes from its wings. There has probably already been an AI-written obituary. Attractive traits are evolutionary advantages, but why are cur...
What a sorry state of affairs our political system has become. Running for office has always been a dirty, ugly business, but in all my years, I have not seen anything like the last ten years. The lies in the past have always been there. But this….wow. It’s so blatant. It’s so obvious. Tester’s voting record: I never thought that auditing something was a bad idea, like auditing the Federal Reserve. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what we have in a bank? Yet, when it comes up, Tester votes against auditing the Federal Reserve. Why is that? Eve...
Georgia, I have a question, My husband and I went on vacation with my best friend and her husband. When we arrived at the resort, we were given a $200 voucher for services due to an inconvenience we had experienced (not our fault, not the resort's). We thanked the front staff, talked about it with each other, and said each couple had $100 to spend how they wished. However, my best friend said they weren’t interested in dealing with the” hassle” a resort credit would cause. Five days later, we are on the plane coming home. My best friend mention...
As Jesus' ministry began to flourish, people in the region sought Him out, many in great need. Jesus’ compassionate response is well noted in the four synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). On one occasion in Luke 8, Jesus was en route to minister to a hurting family, but a welcomed interruption significantly changed the course of another woman’s life. “As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. She came up behind him and...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You’ll feel a strong urge to take initiative, especially in areas related to your career or personal projects, Aries. However, be careful to avoid overextending yourself. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you might evaluate your spending habits or consider new ways to increase your income. It’s a good time for financial planning and budgeting. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, be open to new information and perspectives, which could lead to valuable insights. Social interactions may be particularly rewarding, so make time for...
Dear Editor, When will the insanity stop? How does a long-time Washington bureaucrat make housing more affordable? According to Jon Tester, the solution is to create another program to offer a qualified group of people low-interest loans or tax credits. Ask yourself: How does this make housing more affordable, and where does this money come from? Do we keep printing it and pass the debt on to future generations? The US government is already 35 ½ trillion dollars in debt. Consumers continu...
Dear Editor, As a lifelong Montanan and rancher, I have seen how hard U.S. Senator Jon Tester has worked on behalf of Montana. A third-generation dirt farmer from Big Sandy, Tester is the only farmer in the Senate, making him a strong, knowledgeable voice for family farmers and ranchers. Senator Tester has a proven record of getting results for a wide array of Montana residents and issues. Veterans, educators, retirees, and those needing help finding affordable housing have all received his help...
Dear Editor, Some American military experts are concerned that a war between the U.S. and China could lead to a Chinese attempt to invade our west coast. Since China outnumbers us by about four to one, I suppose they might consider such a thing. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War Two some Americans were worried about a Japanese invasion. However, a leading Japanese military officer cautioned the political leaders in Tokyo to not consider it. In essence he...
Dear Editor, Lynch and Bidegaray will protect our freedoms. Montanans have an opportunity to elect two experienced and independent justices to the Montana Supreme Court who will respect the Montana Constitution and protect our constitutional rights. They are Jeremiah Lynch and Katherine Bidegaray. Jeremiah Lynch, a Butte native and federal court magistrate for 13 years, is running for the Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court. He has what it takes to be our Chief Justice, having served as...
We already live in a time where a city of flying cars is achievable. We just realized they’re not as convenient as we thought. If humans ever find alien animal life on another planet, one of the first things we will probably do is kill one and open it up to look inside. You never feel like you become an adult, you get older and wiser than everyone around you. Fingernails and hair probably make a noise when growing; it’s just too small and slow to hear. As self-driving cars become more prevalent, they will eventually be mandated, and regular car...
The extraordinary miracles Jesus performed in the short three-year time span speak loudly to who He is, even in the present day. It’s important to understand that eyewitness accounts, as recorded in the Bible, provide verifiable evidence of Christ’s character. I’ve drawn much of your attention as a reader to Luke’s account, in this week’s column I want to explore more in-depth details from Mark. “Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. After leaving them, He went...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you might find it challenging to assess a situation this week. Always stick to what your instincts are telling you, as they are rarely wrong. Try not to get sidetracked by small details. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You may find a need to be more assertive at work, Taurus. Your ideas are sound, so don’t hesitate to share them with colleagues. Others will appreciate your insight. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Communication may be the key for you this week, Gemini. It is an excellent time to network and share your ideas. Be concis...
