Shane had his formal introduction to Second this morning. He preached all three worship services. He had an exalted theme: the preeminence of Christ. Everyone was blessed. Amen and welcome to Second, dear Segars family.

My Cowboys are finished for this year. Only Chicago Cubs fans know how frustrated we Cowboys fans feel. Hope refuses to die. Maybe next year.

Humor helps. Jeff Foxworthy's thoughts about Missouri. You live in Missouri if you have worn shorts and a parka on the same day; if you measure distance in squares of farm land; if you know people who have hit a cow more than once.

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