The Groanings of Creation (Rom 8:18-27)
By: Curtis Baker
In Romans chapter 8, Paul brings us to a thought that is never really repeated anywhere else in scripture. As Paul describes to his readers the gloriousness of our future, and how our present suffering will be nothing compared to its joy and beauty (Rom 8:18), he gives us a picture in this chapter that is very gripping. He tells us that not only are we groaning as we labor against the forces of sin and death…so too is the creation itself groaning in anticipation of what is to come (8:22).
Now, we should rightfully pause here and ask, “Why would the creation be groaning? After all, isn’t the world and everything in it going to be destroyed?” It is often thought by many that this will be the case. But if that were true, why would Paul say the creation is waiting in “eager anticipation” for the true Sons of God to be revealed (8:19)? If this was going to mean its destruction, “eager anticipation” would hardly seem to be an appropriate description. Who anticipates their own destruction? So it appears there must be another explanation for what will happen.
Sports Brief w/Mark Allen
* Tech football starts Fall Training Camp today! Hot 100 degrees!
* Patrick Mahomes & Jakeem Grant say they are focused and hungry to improve on their 4-8 season last year.
* Texas Rangers beat AL West-leaders Houston Astros 4-3. Rangers Sweep the series 3-0.
* Rangers off today. Start game 1/3 @ Mariners Friday 9:10 PM.
* Astros start 1/4 @ Athletics tonight 9:05 PM.
* WNBA Washington Mystics beat the San Antonio Stars 66-63 on Wednesday night.
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Sports Brief w/Mark Allen
* Texas Tech is still upset about its 42-35 win against Central Arkansas.
* Davis Webb threw for 452 yards, 10 short of his career high
* Lady Raider’s Soccer – beat Eastern Michigan 2-1.
* Lady Raiders Volleyball – sweep Cal State Fullerton to take the tournament title,
* The Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 last night. Game 2 of 3 tonight.
* The Houston Astros play a short 2 game series against the Angels today and tomorrow.
* NFL Regular season opens Sunday: Dallas Cowboys hosts 49ers & Houston Texans hosts Redskins.
* Last week: Slaton 6 vs Floydada 33; Southland 49 vs O’Donnell 77
* This week: Slaton Tigers at Snyder (Fri); Southland hosts Nazareth (Thurs).
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Senior Citizens Center News!
By Janet James
Food for Thought – Smile it’s contagious!
Thank you for your cards, phone calls, and prayers. I am feeling better. Not up to par yet, but working on that. Thank you for caring.
B and A Day had 6 birthday celebrants. Those with birthdays were Gerry Waugh, Linda Smith, Maybell Kern, Christina DeLeon, Brannon Busby, and Manuel Zaragoza. Those celebrating an anniversary were Albert and Marolyn Rinne (31 yrs) and Gene and Lorrye Moore (41 yrs). Congratulation to all.
Bridge had 3 tables. Those who played were Bob Adams, Sandra Voigt, Sharon McIntire, Carol Ward, Steve Campbell, Jo Ann Williams, J. D. Zinck, Marge Zinck, Rob Hiner, Jimaileen Jenson, Vysta Beard and Ralph Bravoco. The winners were J. D. Zinck and Marge Zinck.
We are raffling off a quilt (donated by Beverly Droemer) to benefit our MOW. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Come by to see the beautiful quilt and buy some tickets.
Bingo on Monday had 23 players hoping to win a prize. The secret prize was won by Monica Urias. The blackout amount of $45.87 was split by Monica Urias and Nan Snyder.
Upcoming events – Mark your calendars! Friday (Aug. 1) Tai Chi Class 11:00. Monday (Aug. 4) HFF from 10-12. Bingo from 1-2. Friday (Aug 8) Tai Chi Class 11:00. Monday (Aug. 11) Bingo from 1-2. Tuesday (Aug. 12) Calvert from 11-12. Thursday (Aug. 14) Balloon Volleyball starting at 1:00. Friday (Aug. 15) Tai Chi Class 11:00.
