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Checking the Boxes

It seems like a fairy tale, doesn’t it?

A God who created all that there is including you and me looks down upon our lack of moral character and decides the only hope is to inject himself into humanity to save it from itself.

The cost of this effort? His son. Because moral failing is an anathema to all that is good, and we are objectively not good by nature.

God’s son’s death is the sentence for our high crimes and misdemeanors writ large.

And like us, Jesus, God’s son, comes as a child—a newborn with all the necessities for care and provision.

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Kingman honors Detroit Tigers pitcher, Tarik Skubal, with keys to the city

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman celebrated one of its own, Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, in a special ceremony prior to the City Council meeting last night. In recognition of his extraordinary achievements, Kingman Mayor Ken Watkins presented Tarik with a Key to the City, as well as a proclamation highlighting his remarkable career.

The proclamation detailed Tarik’s inspiring journey, which began on the baseball fields of Kingman Academy of Learning, where he achieved a perfect game.

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