Made Alive in Christ 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh a and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith— and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is ready to assist Oklahomans affected by wildfires that are impacting the state. “Our thoughts are with the families and communities impacted by these devastating wildfires, and we’re deeply grateful for the courage and dedication of the first responders who’ve worked tirelessly to protect lives and property,” said Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready.

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn. com Your spouse feeling extremely ill and hurting, with no rapid relief anywhere in sight? Don’t expect him to act differently than exactly what he is feeling. Physical illness shows itself very plainly in our behavior –– take a quick look at a hurting and fussy little baby who feels no qualms at all in expressing just how bad her body feels.

Choctaw County Democrats will hold their March monthly meeting at the Washington Heights Hope Center (400 W. Bissell St., Hugo) on Thursday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m.

The Choctaw Cultural Center’s annual Eggstravaganza is lining up a full schedule of seasonal activities for the whole family on March 21. Two children’s egg hunts will highlight the day. The Easter Bunny is expected to hide thousands of candy-filled eggs, as well as some filled with special prizes, such as items from the Hvshi Gift Store and certificates for the store and the Champuli Café.

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.

Choctaw County Election Board officials recently received a Konica Minolta Color BizHub C360i multifunction copier donated by the Choctaw County Health Department. The copier became surplus after technology upgrades at the Health Department.

Only those Precinct 120319 (Spencerville) voters who live within the Rattan School District will be eligible to vote in the April 7 Rattan School Board election between Shannon Suggs and William Lohrman.