LIBERAL FIRST
Liberal's leading source for news and views
After a while, no one wants to look like a tourist.
Experienced travelers will buy a hat in a local store, convinced that having the same head covering will somehow make them less conspicuous. They stray off the main streets and take their meals in the places locals frequent. They leave their fancy backpacks in the hotel and carry only what they need to explore the city. And, most importantly, they don’t take photos.
Over the past month, I’ve seen more of the highway between the state capitol in Topeka and home than I would prefer. One of my favorite things about being the president of Seward County Community College is the opportunity to connect with students. Showing up to campus events and ceremonies like the recent honor society induction is important and far more than a duty. It’s exciting to see our students succeed.
This spring, that hasn’t always been possible.
The extreme change of weather has driven me to remain in my warm home instead of enjoying being able to work in my yard again, so I have a new pot of coffee and a plate of fruitloop cookies to get me through this article.
I didn’t have to look through my notes to remember the seriousness of what was occurring worldwide in the atmosphere; and now the situations have magnified to the point I’m going to address it in print with documentation to back it up.
In recent weeks, action taken by the federal administration has left many individuals wondering about the status of a small-town staple—the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) county office.
In February, the Trump administration laid off USDA staff across the nation by sending unexpected termination notices to probationary employees. This resulted in a loss of dozens of staff that directly serve farmers, ranchers, small business owners, and rural community members. On March 11, after a ruling by the Merit Systems Protection Board, USDA issued a 45-day stay on terminated employees, returning them to paid status. However, questions remain about what the future holds beyond the 45-day mark.
After studying the teachings of Jesus, we turn this week to His miracles. Everyone who heard the teachings were impressed by His authority; those who witnessed the miracles were moved by His mercy. Each miracle is recorded not as an end to itself, but as a part of His call to repentance and faith. Jesus' miracles give hope in the victory of justice.
Much of Bible history is devoid of miracles, though some significant ones include creation, the exodus from Egypt, works of the prophets, the birth of Jesus, and the establishment of the Church. For anyone looking for miracles today, it's important to note that the message of Christ is well-known and widely available, life itself is a miracle, and therefore no further evidence is required.
 |
56°F | 54°F min | 57°F max |
 |
5:51 |  |
20:22 |
Kansas is on the brink of a transformative economic era, thanks to the recent establishment of Finserv Inc.’s fintech hub in Overland Park, which promises […]
Even considering the full red tilt of the Kansas Legislature and a coming political campaign heavy with qualified Republican contenders for governor, dark money sources […]
Follow the money – Who’s fundingt election lawfare in Kansas? Three nonprofit groups filed a lawsuit last week to overturn a new Kansas law requiring […]
A video capture shows one of the alleged shooters at the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade in February 2024./News Nation A year before it hosts […]
