Opinion

Devotions ... It is not over until it is over

Published by admin on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:26pm

I welcome the warmer weather; I always do. The cold was getting to me, more than it used to; I suppose it has to do with me getting older.
As much as I welcome the warmer weather, I have, in recent years, learned not to assume that it is necessarily here to stay. I remember from years ago making declarations as to how glad I was that winter was finally over. Then the cold came back. After having declared springtime three times, I stopped declaring.

Chamber Chat: Travelers already inquiring about where to go, stay and eat

Published by admin on Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:25pm

God didn’t remove the Red Sea. He parted it. Sometimes God doesn’t remove your problems. He makes a way through them.

Did you know this about speed limit signs?

Published by admin on Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:28am

One day, coming out of Greybull and heading toward Basin, I started thinking about the speed signs: you go up the viaduct at 30 mph; in the distance, you see a 45 mph sign; beyond that, a 70 mph sign.
For some reason, I thought that if you could see the sign, you could increase your speed, so you are already at the speed on the sign when you get to it. So in the case of Greybull heading south: when you hit the top of the hill in Greybull, you are going 30 mph, but because you can see the next sign (45 mph), you can start accelerating.

There is still a lot of winter left … let the library help

Published by admin on Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:27am

Hello, February!
If you’re anything like me, you probably need some distraction from the fact we still have a lot of winter left. So let all of us at the Big Horn County Library happily offer our assistance.
Come join our monthly book club. Share an afternoon in discussion and laughter every fourth Friday of the month.
And don’t forget to come in this week and grab your coloring page for the coloring contest — this is for the whole town. Embrace your inner child and join the fun for a chance to win a $20 gift card.

Navigating a Changing Political Landscape in Wyoming: A Call for Voter Discernment

Published by admin on Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:26am

A new phenomenon is taking root here in Wyoming, where our rural nature and an independent spirit have long defined our political identity.
 The unmistakable influence of Washington DC-style political messaging has permeated real and virtual spaces, creating a sense of urgency for Wyoming voters to decipher the truth from the lies and half-truths.

Devotions ... Authority of the Word of God

Published by admin on Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:25am

We know “ … there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God,” from Romans 13:1.
The worlds were framed by unseen elements we call words. (Hebrews 11:3) By the Word of God all things continue to be held together. (Hebrews 1:2 – 3) Jesus is the Word made flesh. (John 1:14)

The Cooks Corner: January 28

Published by admin on Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:24am

The kids got together to cut and split us some wood on Sunday, Jan. 28. Now, January isn’t usually the right time for bonfires, hot dogs, and marshmallows, but last Sunday it was warm jacket weather and we had a good time cooking over the fire in the front yard.

Input sought for Big Horn County sticker

Published by admin on Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:23am

“Slow progress is better than no progress. Stay positive and don’t give up.”
Oh, my goodness. If you ever wondered if people read chamber chat... make an error. Last week, in the subject line, I wrote “Chamber Chat Week of Feb. 22, 2024.” A zillion of you let me know about that — well, the chat only goes out to about 600 people, give or take, so maybe not a zillion of you. But I appreciate your catching the mistake.

Surviving cabin fever with resiliency

Published by admin on Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:21am

I returned home from work tonight, and before making dinner, I opened the freezer, slipped out a half gallon of my favorite ice cream and dished out a small bowl. I stood in front of the heater, savoring every spoonful of peanut butter and chocolate chips while feeling the warmth from the fire on my backside and toes.
I’ve also been dreaming of making homemade macaroni and cheese with a warm batch of homemade bread. I noticed I’m sleeping almost an hour more each night, too. This is not like me. What’s up with that?

The Long Journey Home, Part 1

Published by admin on Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:23pm

As I looked toward the next year, and considered where God might take these paragraphs, I thought to take us on a journey. To walk together through scripture in order to help us see how our own personal stories here in the basin fit within the greater story of God. That we might come to see and be encouraged by the purpose and design of God for our lives.