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On Thursday, January 31 through Friday, February 1, 2019 from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance welcomes Dallas Mount of Ranch Management Consultants, the company who conducts “Ranching for Profit� Schools across the nation, where he will present a Succession Planning Workshop at the Tin Cup in Malta, Montana. Tuition costs are $100 per person for the first two family members and $75 for each additional family member. The clinic will cover two days of topics that include balancing intergenerational expectations and needs, protecting assets, essential estate documents, the various stages of succession planning, the importance of communication, and much more. To register for this valuable business planning class, contact Paula or Janessa at ranchstewards@gmail.com or call (406) 654-1405. Registration should be completed as soon as possible as there is limited seating available. The community of Malta and the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance hopes to see you there!
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Succession Planning Workshop for Ranchers and Small Business Owners... 1 Wolf Harvested in Region 6 Near Glasgow.......................................... 6 Schools Gear Up for Divisional and State Speech and Drama Meets............. 9
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Advertising/Subscriptions........................ 8 Bull Sale Calendar................................... 3 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT..................... 9 Conservative Cow Dr................................10 Joyce Meyer Ministries...........................11 Laugh Lines............................................. 8 Market Update......................................... 5 Ranching For Profit.................................. 4 Realty Section......................................... 7 Sudoku.................................................... 8 Things To Know....................................... 3
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Management Succession Workshop: For Ranchers and Small Bus. Owners. 2 days...balancing intergenerational expectations/ needs; asset protection; taxation, essential estate docs; stages of succession planning; imp. of communication, more! Instructor, Dallas Mount of Ranching For Profit. Jan. 31 - Feb. 1. 9:30 - 5:30. Tin Cup 1652 Hwy 191 S, Malta. $100 pp for 1st two family members, $75 each thereafter. Lunch incl. To register contact Paula/Janessa at ranchstewards@gmail.com or 406654-1405. Seating ltd.. 1-II
200 ton Hay. Kokomo Joe's Trading Post in FOR SALE: 700 Ton alfalfa/grass FOR SALE: Round bales, grass/alfalfa. Will Chester is closed for the winter. We'll mix hay, netwrapped round bales. deliver, prices negotiable. Call see you in the Spring! Call 406-366-0422. 12-?? 1-II 406-680-7488. 1-I
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THINGS TO KNOW:
DATE
SALE INFORMATION
Feb. 14
WITTKOPP ANGUS at Glasgow Stockyards , Glasgow, MT Home 485-3552, Cell 974-3552
Mar. 4
CLEAR CREEK ANGUS BULL SALE 1:00pm, Bear Paw Livestock, Lunch at noon Call 395-4962 or visit www.clearcreekangus.com.
Mar. 7
INFINITY ANGUS Glasgow Stockyards, Glasgow MT Darin & Ashley - 406-724-7169
Mar. 27
Jan. 17-19:
MONTANA ACTORS THEATRE – DEATH OF A SALESMAN at MSUN Theatre, Havre. Performances from 8-10 every Thu, Fri & Sat. Tickets avail. At the door or purchase online at www.mtactors.com.
Jan. 17-19:
MONTANA ACTORS THEATRE – THE GLASS MENAGERIE at MSUN Theatre, Havre. Performances from 8-10 every Thu, Fri & Sat. Tickets avail. At the door or pur chase online at www.mtactors.com.
Jan. 24-26:
MONTANA ACTORS THEATRE – THE GLASS MENAGERIE at MSUN Theatre, Havre. Performances from 8-10 every Thu, Fri & Sat. Tickets avail. At the door or pur chase online at www.mtactors.com.
Jan. 24-26:
MONTANA ACTORS THEATRE – DEATH OF A SALESMAN at MSUN Theatre, Havre. Performances from 8-10 every Thu, Fri & Sat. Tickets avail. At the door or purchase online at www.mtactors.com.
Jan 26:
Blaine County Brewfest. 5-9 pm. Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building. $15 - Glass + 2 tokens for first 400 guests. & Wine tasting by Yellowstone Cellars & Winery. Food will be available, 2 tacos or nachos for $8.
Jan 31 - Feb 1:
9:30 - 5:30. Tin Cup 1652 Hwy 191 S, Malta. Management Succession Workshop: for Ranchers and Small Bus. Owners. 2 days...balancing intergenerational expectations/needs; asset protection; taxation, essential estate docs; stages of succession planning; imp. of communication, more! Instructor, Dallas Mount of Ranching For Profit. $100 pp for 1st two family members, $75 each thereafte Lunch incl. To register contact Paula/Janessa at ranchstewards@gmail.com or 406-654-1405. Seating ltd.
Jan. 31- Feb 2: MONTANA ACTORS THEATRE – DEATH OF A SALESMAN at MSUN Theatre, Havre. Performances from 8-10 every Thu, Fri & Sat. Tickets avail. At the door or purchase online at www.mtactors.com.
Let us know what’s happening in your area. It’s free and it gets read!
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MASTER ANGUS Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, MT www.masterangus.com, 357-2265 or 680-7483
Apr. 2
HINMAN ANGUS Hinman Ranch, Malta, MT Dave & Yvonne Hinman
Apr. 3
NISSEN ANGUS ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE Blaine County Fairgrounds, Chinook Jeff & Christie Nissen 357-2643 info@nissenangus.com
Apr. 4 BOWLES J5 REDS 1:00pm, Glasgow Stockyards, Glasgow, MT. For a catalog or more information call us at 357-3125 or Jim 539-3100 or Brady 539-2102 Apr. 11 NORTHERN PREMIER ANGUS SALE Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook www.montanasnorthernpremier.com, Kelly McCracken, 262-2347 Apr. 11
EAYRS ANGUS Glasgow, MT Dorothy - 367-5327 or Monte - 486-5684
Apr. 17
MILK RIVER ANGUS Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook For a catalog, call Clayton Hofeldt 945-0850
Apr. 18
BIG DRY ANGUS Glasgow, MT Brent 557-2777 or Jack 557-6266
Apr. 25
HUMBERT-FOSSUM "NORTH COUNTRY" ANGUS Glasgow, MT Humbert Angus - Lee - 783-5341 Fossum Angus - Jim - 724-3327
May 2
NELSON SIMMENTAL & SIMMENTAL/ANGUS Glasgow, MT Floyd - 228-2014 or Don - 367-5261
May 9
KOENIG RED ANGUS Glasgow, MT 429-6151 or 429-2925
LAND FOR SALE
– 1,275 acres ac in 2 Parcels. 1st parcel consists of 160 acres with 139 acres of dry cropland located E of Harlem, W of Malta, and just on east side of the town of Savoy. The 2nd parcel consists of approximately 1,115 acres with 1,024 acres of dry cropland and 2 metal grain bins located about 10 miles N of the town of Savoy. Land is priced at $900/acre. Immediate possession is possible. Buy one or both parcels. Call Broker - Shane Ophus at 406-788-6662 or Broker - Mark P yrak at 406-788-9280 at Fort Benton Realty LLP for details.
BLAINE COUNTY RANCH FOR SALE
– 745 acres with approximately 400 acres irrigated hay land, 2 building sites with homes & barns & good corrals, and a working feedlot, all located along the Milk River and East of Chinook. Good Whitetail Deer and Pheasant hunting. More land could be available. Total price is $1.400,000. Call for details, Brokers Shane Ophus at 406-788-6662 or Mark Pyrak at 406-788-9280.
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Ranching For Profit Blog - Dave Pratt Healthy Land, Happy Families and Profitable Businesses www.ranchingforprofit.com
FOR SALE: Used oilfield pipe, rods, cable & guard rail. New HDPE pipe. Engineered bridges for pivots, vehicles, walking & ATV. Clips & post caps. Toll free866-683-7299 or 406-453-7299 BIG SKY PIPE AND SUPPLY, Great Falls. Call TODAY and Ask for our free catalog. VISIT US ONLINE ht t p:// bi g sk y pip e a nd suppl y. com/html/ 12-I:6-I
Helping You Haul: is our business. See our selection of stock trailers, flatbeds, car haulers, utility trailers, toy haulers, and even the B&W Hitch to hook you up. Brands like Circle D, Travalong, Hillsboro, Look, Haulmark, Diamond C, Boss Plows and more. Triple T Sales in Chinook, 406-357-2166, www. ttt-sales.com. 1-II
A Great Place To Raise A Family
I occasionally lead workshops I call Hard Work and Harmony: Effective Relationships In Family Businesses. In it I like to ask participants to explain to the person next to them, why they ranch. Some say they love being their own boss, or love working outdoors and with livestock. Almost all of them say something about loving the lifestyle. Near the top of most people’s lists is, “It’s a great place to raise a family.” I agree. I grew up on a small place. The biology lessons I learned from tending livestock were more influential than any I ever had in a classroom. I learned other lessons too. I learned how to work hard and how to be resourceful. But it wasn’t just about work. Our place was a great setting for any adventure my imagination could conjure up. My mom sold it when I was in college and it just about broke my heart. A ranch can be a great place to raise a family, but it isn’t always. I worked with a rancher shortly after my son, Jack, was born. When we broke for lunch he asked about my new baby. I told him that when they placed Jack in Kathy’s arms for the first time, I could hardly see him for the tears of joy streaming down my face. Tears welled up in his eyes too, but they weren’t tears of joy. Trying to hold back a flood of emotion, he told me how he had worked sun up to sun down to build a place “for the generations to come.” He said that he hadn’t been as involved in his children’s lives as he should have been. As we sat on the hill, he told me that now he rarely hears from his adult children, who want no part of the ranch. A ranch can be a great place to raise a family, but it is not a substitute for our active involvement in family life. Many ranchers are addicted to work. I’ll bet you’ve even heard some of your colleagues brag about how long and hard they work, proudly proclaiming things like, “I haven’t taken a vacation in 20 years.” They say it as though it is something to be proud of. When I hear things like that I shake my head wondering, “Are things that bad?” You can’t run a sustainable business on unsustainable effort. Intentional or not, work can become an excuse to avoid working through the issues every healthy family faces at one point or another. When work consistently takes precedence over family needs, we set ourselves and our families up for trouble. Engaging in what may be uncomfortable conversations when issues first come up can keep them from growing into big problems. In the last few months I’ve met a number of people who are learning that lesson the hard way. After decades of avoiding uncomfortable family issues they are facing extremely difficult challenges regarding succession. Now, without any experience working with one another to resolve small issues, they are hoping to work through the most difficult challenges many of us will ever face. The conversations are made even more difficult because of the hurts that have gone untended and the resentments that have grown from not taking care of the family in the family business. It’s a tough way to learn that success has more to do with healthy relationships than with conception rates and balance sheets. I don’t mean to suggest that the physically demanding work that ranches require can be ignored, but it doesn’t have to be all consuming. Many Ranching for Profit school alumni have discovered that the ranch was all consuming only because they allowed it to be that way. After the school they restructured the business to increase profit and liberate their time to put more life in their work/ life balance. They still work as hard as anyone, just not as long. Their ranches are great places to raise their families, and they actually take the time and make the effort to be directly involved in raising them.
Art's Furniture: Now offers consumer financing on appliances & furniture. Stop in and ask about 0% interest for qualified buyers. No credit, no problem, we can help. We have in-house repair techs. Call 654-2251. 1-II
Retirement Sale: MEL’S AUTO REPAIR, 209 3rd St W, Chinook, MT. Everything must go. Fri & Sat, Feb 1st & 2nd, NOON to 6pm both days. 1-II
Don't Go Empty-Handed: Need a last minute gift for a holiday party? Stop by the Liquor Haven in Malta! Crown Royal Gift Sets only $29.95. More to choose from! 106 S 1st St E, Malta, or call 654-1638. 1-II
FOR SALE: New Mint State Silver Eagle Dollars & Morgan Silver Dollars! BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES Havre Holiday Village Mall 406-399-6522 1-II
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AG INTEREST SERIES: MARKETS
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Wheat markets were mixed with Minneapolis regaining some of its losses against the winter wheats. Quality losses are mounting in Argentina with heavy rains delaying the last 25% of the harvest. Soybeans surged higher on signs of Chinese buying ahead of more trade talks. Corn was quiet with support from potential sales to China offset by fears of falling profitability from the bio-fuels sector. The cattle complex was slightly higher, supported by a strong cash market to wrap up the calendar year. A major winter storm passed through the central plains and into the Midwest, creating muddy feedlots, stressing cattle and slowing marketing just as packers were trying to secure enough numbers for full kill weeks after the holidays. Feeders found support from the higher live cattle market and on optimism that demand for grass calves and feedlot ready calves would be strong following the holiday break. The energy markets were weaker as more evidence of slowing global economies suggested energy demand would be declining as well. A weaker dollar and stock market volatility helped the precious metals continue their rally. The Dow rebounded slightly following a huge sell-off during December, and an even bigger drawdown from the early October all-time high. THIS IS A SOLICITATION. Reproduction or rebroadcast of any portion of this information is strictly prohibited without written permission. The information reflected herein is derived from sources believed to be reliable; however, this information is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Futures trading involves risk
Guitars of Montana: Alvarez, BOSS/Roland, Crafter, Dean, Electro-Voice, EVH, G&L, Gretsch, Guild, Hammond, Ibanez, Jackson, Laney, Ludwig, Luna, Mapex, Phil Jones Pure Sound, Randall, Zildjian! Music books, Band/Orchestra rentals. #2 5th Street South, downtown Great Falls, 406-453-4998. 7-II:1-1
FOR SALE: 3 bed, 2 bath home at 515 Minn., Chinook, MT. Very clean, move-in ready, central a/c, storage, add'n w/ util. rm. New master bath, lots of upgrades. Huge 2-car garage, deck, quiet neighborhood near HS. Call 406357-2835 or 262-3910 to see. x
Western & Wildlife Artwork Indian Design Blankets Furs, Pelts, & Rawhide Braintan Buckskins Sage & Sweetgrass Native American Craftwork Custom Framing n e Call K Knife & Scissor Sharpening Today! Uncle Henry & Old Timer Knives Ruana Knives Morgan Silver Dollars
(406) 399-6522
bigskyimages.com
Havre Holiday Village Mall 1753 Hwy 2 NW - Ste 8 Havre, MT
Items for Sale: 3 hunting stands— two 6x6x30’h, one 8x8x40’h. 1975 Intl. Loadstar semi w/ 40’ hopper bottom. John Deere 830 diesel tractor w/ 10’ Leon hydr. Dozer. 2000 Dodge Caravan Sport. 1995 Toyota 4-Runner, loaded. Call 3900455. 10-II:4-I
FOR SALE: 2013 Bobcat T630 skidsteer. A91 package, heater, AC, 2speed, radio, joystick controls, high flow hydraulics, 730 hours, super clean and maintained regularly. Comes with a like new bucket. Asking $45,500 obo. Call 945-1078. 1-I
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Save the Date!
Jan. 28 - 10:00am CHINOOK
Jan. 29 - 10:00am TURNER
Please join us to discover how
Soil Health is the KEY to Profitability on your Farm or Ranch. KEY SPEAKERS
Graeme Finn comes to us from Crossfield, Alberta, Canada (near Calgary). Graeme will present actual examples of how using things like cover crops, winter grazing, cell grazing, and other types of forage grazing can improve soil health over time which also benefits animal health and overall profitability. Danny Pratt works in the Blaine County NRCS office. Danny will offer guiding principles for how to implement regenerative ag practices on any operation, and demonstrate a rainfall simulator to convey the importance of capturing every drop of precipitation nature gives us. Susan Massar also works in the Blaine County NRCS office. Susan will describe different soil tests that can be completed by producers and the purpose and interpretation of those results. These workshops will be held in two locations for your convenience. Jan. 28, 2019 - 10:00 am Blaine County Library Meeting Room 112 4th Street (next to Senior Center) Chinook, MT No-Cost LUNCH TO FOLLOW next door at the Chinook Eagles Jan. 29, 2019 - 10:00 am Turner Legion Hall Main Street across from Big Flat Grocery Turner, MT No-Cost LUNCH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING Sponsored by Kimmel Ranch, PJ & Tricia Kimmel - www.KimmelRanch.com
Please pre-register by Jan. 23rd.
Call NRCS 357-2320 ext. 3, or Tricia Kimmel 399-3909 or Email kimmel@kimmelranch.com
?Did you know? YOU CAN GET YOUR KNIVES & SCISSORS SHARPENED at BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES in Havre Holiday Village Mall, Will sharpen while you shop, Very affordable 406-399-6522 1-II
Wolf Harvested in Region 6 Near Glasgow
According to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, a wolf was legally harvested Jan. 7, 2019, by a local hunter near Glasgow in Valley Co. FWP officials have inspected and tagged the animal. This is the first wolf to be harvested in Region 6, which is part of wolf management unit 400, since wolves were removed from the endangered species list in Montana in 2011. FWP manages wolves across Montana under a statewide management plan, including eastern Montana. FWP is committed to responsibly managing Montana’s wolf population while addressing conflicts with livestock and other wildlife populations. Although wolf populations and management activities are largely focused on western Montana, all the same wolf management tools are in place across eastern Montana. Hunting and trapping wolves: Wolves may be hunted throughout the state, with a season from Sept. 2-Sept. 14 (archery) and Sept. 15-March 15 (rifle). Hunting wolves requires a wolf license, which can be purchased over the counter for $19 (resident) or $50 (nonresident). Proof of hunter education must be presented at the time of purchase. Wolves may also be trapped ($20 resident, $1 resident landowner, $250 nonresident) from Dec. 15-Feb. 28. Completion of either the Idaho or Montana wolf trapping certification class is mandatory. Persons could take a combination of up to five wolves via hunting and/or trapping. According to the 2017 Montana Gray Wolf Program Annual Report, population estimates suggest there are approximately 900 wolves in Montana, with an annual wolf harvest that averages about 225 animals per year. During the 2017-2018 wolf season, 255 wolves were harvested: 65 percent hunting, 35 percent trapping. Approximately, $380,000 was generated for wolf conservation and management by wolf license sales. Wolves and livestock: Another aspect of wolf management includes increased emphasis on proactive prevention of livestock depredation. Montana law and administrative rules (MCA 87-3-130; ARM 12.9.1301-1305) allow a person to kill a wolf that is seen in the act of attacking, killing, or threatening to kill livestock or domestic dogs.
Montana Made Sheds: Call Pioneer Sheds 406-380-2315, made right here in Central Montana. Delivery & Setup, Purchase or Rent-toOwn. Storage Sheds, Greenhouses, Garages, Mini-Barns and Animals Shelters. Custom Design options. Full catalog available at www. trailsidestructures.com. 12-II Continued on page 7...
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Continued from page 6... -no permit is required and FWP must be notified within 72 hours of take or attempt to take -preserve the scene and leave the carcass where it was killed; carcass is surrendered to FWP -physical evidence of the wolf attack or that an attack was imminent is required (injured or -dead livestock, broken fences, trampled vegetation and wolf sign) that would lead a reasonable person to conclude the attack was imminent -wolves cannot be intentionally baited, fed, or deliberately attracted -Wolves may be opportunistically hazed or harassed This same law also allows private citizens to kill a wolf that is seen in the act of attacking, killing or threatening a domestic dog or another human. Again, FWP must be notified within 72 hours of take or attempt to take. Livestock depredation by wolves during 2017 was approximately 25 percent of what it was in 2009, when it was at a peak. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services confirmed 80 livestock losses to wolves in 2017, which included 49 cattle, 12 sheep, and 19 goats during 2017. One dog was also killed by wolves. This total was up compared to 53 livestock losses during 2016. During 2017 the Montana Livestock Loss Board paid $64,133 for livestock Wildlife Services confirmed as probable or certain wolf kills. FWP would encourage anyone who believes they see a wolf in Region 6 to contact your local biologist, game warden, or call the Glasgow Region 6 FWP Headquarters at 406-2283700. To learn more about Montana’s wolf population, visit FWP online at fwp.mt.gov, or go directly to this link: fwp.mt.gov/ fishAndWildlife/management/wolf/.
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SUDOKU! The rules to the Japanese game of Sudoku are straightforward. Simply fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through 9. SOLUTION:
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Q: How can you avoid spotting a wrinkle every time you walk by a mirror? A: Take off your glasses. Q: Is it common for 50+ year olds to have problems with short term memory storage? A: Storing memory is not a problem, retrieving it is. Q: Where do 50+ year olds find eye glasses? A: On their foreheads. Q: What is the most common remark made by 50+ year olds when they enter antique stores? A: "I remember these".
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Schools Gear Up for Divisional and State Speech and Drama Meets From January 18 to January 26, Montana High School Speech and Drama Classes A and B-C hold their Divisional Meets. Eastern A will kick off their Divisional Meet from January 18-19 in Laurel, while Western A will host their divisional meet on January 19 in Whitefish. Classes B-C will also have its divisional competition with the Eastern B-C Classes starting the tournament on January 18-19 in Plentywood. Southern B-C will also hold their divisional meet on January 19 at Missoula-Loyola. Northern B-C Tournament will be held in Malta on January 26. After the divisional meets, competitors around Montana will move on to their State Speech and Drama Tournaments on January 25 and 26. Classes B-C will meet in Three Forks, Class A will be meeting in Belgrade, and Class AA will meet in Kalispell. Good Luck to all those participating in the Montana Divisional and State Speech and Drama Tournaments this month!
HOLY COW! Big Sky Images & Collectibles has America's largest retail displays of Ruana & USA Made Old Timer & Uncle Henry Knives. Havre Holiday Village Mall 406-399-6522 http://www. bigskyimages.com. 1-II FOR SALE: Cattle Supplements: Call Milk River Ag for Crystalyx, Beef Pro, Range Pellets, Granular mineral and more. 406-3991113, Chinook. 1-I HAY FOR SALE: All round/square bales available & we haul. Call 670-6551 7558.
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FOR SALE: John Deere Combine 9770, 2011, used to cut only wheat & barley, 1241 engine hrs, 974 separator hrs, yearly JD shop inspection, stored inside. Joplin, 406-292-3632, Asking $160,000. 1-II
FOR SALE: Hale 2 horse trailer. New floor, floor mat, tires. Wheel bearings repacked. Tack room with saddle rack. $950 obo. Call 750-4308. 1-I
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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor by Krayton Kerns, DVM, former State Rep. HD 58
Political Resolutions Whether the demon you annually pledged to defeat is excess calories, alcohol, nicotine, opiates, meth or laziness a recent survey revealed most folks abandon their New Year resolutions by the 12th of January—not exactly stellar self-discipline. Do you think less of someone because they do not do what they pledge? Probably not because voting history shows 50 plus percent of Americans endorse public officials who violate their swearing-in resolution to “support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Those who ignore their oath of office are destroying America. Our republic is founded on two principles: First, our Creator endowed each of us equally with natural rights. Second, we are a nation of a limited government whose only defined function is securing those rights. Nothing else. America’s framers recognized government as a necessary evil which would grow malignantly were it not held in check. As such, they established a written Constitution hindering government’s, natural pathological growth. Each elected public servant begins their term by pledging allegiance to this Constitution with its inherent restrictions and this creates the rub of which I write. Progressivism is a Marxist ideology completely contrary to the limited government restricted by our Constitution. All Democrats and Democratic Socialists, be they Senators, Representatives, or nonpartisan judges, embrace progressive principles with an unwavering loyalty found nowhere else in the animal kingdom. They crave absolute power over the unwashed and will destroy any and all who obstruct their quest to be in the ruling class. They deem the Constitution as old and outdated so dismiss their flamboyant resolution to support, protect and defend it as meaningless ceremony. Sadly, many Republicans are so drunk by power, they too privately embrace progressivism while publicly proclaiming their allegiance to liberty and limited government. Their sin is greater than the Democrats. This leaves a handful of patriotic public servants guarding your liberty by adhering to their oath of office. They are weakening. Incessant indoctrination has convinced the little people government, not God, is the source of all rights. Today, far too many Americans demand government deliver a citizen’s imaginary right to healthcare, food, affordable housing, happiness, a basic income, and free college tuition. Ultimately, our great nation founded on liberty, limited government and opportunity has morphed into an oppressive, progressive monstrosity and all because elected officials make a resolution they never intend to keep. What say you?
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Enjoying Everyday Life Joyce Meyer
The Key to Fulfill Your Purpose in Life! God loves you and He has a good plan for your life. You are a wonderful creation made by Him and you have a unique purpose to fulfill in this world. Ephesians 2:10 (AMP) says that as Christians, “we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus…for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].” It’s so exciting to know we are each created with a purpose and God has a good life that He has prepared in advance for us to live. But it’s important to understand that we have an enemy, Satan, who wants to keep us from having the life Jesus died to give us. Yes, Satan has a plan for us, too, and his plan is destruction and death. John 10:10 (ESV) says the enemy “comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” The good news is we have everything we need through Christ to overcome the enemy. We just have to know who we are in Christ, believe that we have His authority, and know how to release the power God has given us. The Measure of Your Faith Faith in God is required for us to release the power and authority we have in Christ. Romans 12:3 (ESV) says each person has a “measure of faith that God has assigned.” This means God has given you enough faith to do His will, whatever it may be and no matter what the enemy throws at you to stop you. There are many challenges and difficult situations we have to face in life. You may have a child with special needs to care for, or maybe you’re in a difficult marriage. You could be facing a devastating illness or have serious financial problems. Whatever your situation is, God has given you everything you need, through Christ, to keep you moving forward in His plan for your life. We need to always remember that God is greater than our problems— nothing is too hard for Him and nothing catches Him by surprise. When we’re going through hard times and the enemy is attacking us, we don’t need to ask, “What can I do?” The question is, “What can God do?” The Word says all things are possible with God, and greater is He who lives in me than he who is in the world. (See Matthew 19:26 and 1 John 4:4.) I want you to really get this in your heart today: In Christ, you have enough faith and the strength you need to do whatever you need to do in life! Get rid of “I can’t” thinking and focus on the truth of God’s Word, which says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!” (See Philippians 4:13.) The Simple Solution to Overcome Enemy Attack Prayer is a simple, powerful way to interrupt Satan’s plan because we release our faith through prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV) says, “Pray without ceasing.” This basically means prayer can be as natural as breathing, and our first response in every situation. It’s so amazing that we can talk to God all the time. Now the enemy doesn’t want us to pray, so he will do everything he can to discourage us. He wants us to think prayer is hard, that we need to use eloquent speech and sound poetic, that we need to be careful what we ask God for so we don’t overload Him with too many requests, or that we have to be in a certain place with a certain posture (on our knees, head bowed, eyes closed) for God to hear us. But it’s actually simple to pray effectively. James 5:16 (ESV) says, “…The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” God wants you to come to Him honestly, with a sincere heart, and just talk to Him as a friend. Be yourself and don’t approach conversation with God as a religious activity. Humble yourself before Him and open your heart to Him. He loves you and wants you to walk in His will for your life victoriously. As a believer in Jesus Christ, you are God’s child and He is always with you. He is Almighty God, and if God is on your side, who can be against you? In Christ, you have what you need today to live in victory. Put your faith in God constantly. Pray, take God-inspired action, and fulfill your true purpose
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For more on this topic, order Joyce’s four-CD series Sit, Stand, Walk, Run. You can also contact us to receive our free magazine, Enjoying Everyday Life, by calling (800) 727-9673 or visiting www.joycemeyer. org. Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc. She has authored more than 100 books, including Battlefield of the Mind and Unshakeable Trust: Find the Joy of Trusting God at All Times, in All Things (Hachette). She hosts the Enjoying Everyday Life radio and TV programs, which air on hundreds of stations worldwide. For more information, visit www.joycemeyer. orgPlease note: The views and opinions expressed throughout this publication and/or website are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Joyce Meyer Minis
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12 Tricia’s Trader....................................................................Volume XVII Issue 2........................................................................January 16th, 2019