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The Book of Proverbs can best be described as a collection of wisdom. It was not written by one person. It is a collection of teachings that impart knowledge and help the reader grow in their character.

One of life’s challenging struggles is the struggle to draw closer to God. Throughout history, humanity has worked so hard to get close to God. We’ve developed religious practices, listened to sermons, read devotionals, and sang hymns and praise songs. These are all good and right things to do; however, we often feel like we have not grown closer to God, even after all our striving.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.

Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
Great are the works of the Lord,
studied by all who have pleasure in them.

The French Open is one of the great tennis tournaments of the world. Played on the clay courts at Stade Roland Garros in Paris. The French Open is now 126 years old. The best tennis players in the world come to participate in this Grand Slam tournament.

This year, Keon Coleman will begin his rookie season with the Buffalo Bills. Although most players will not report for mandatory mini camps until June, rookies like Keon Coleman have already begun to acclimate to their new careers. Last fall, Keon was a starting wide receiver for the Florida State Seminoles. Keon had an amazing season in his last year of college. He led his team in receiving yards and was named First Team All-ACC. In fact, Keon Coleman was named first team at three positions, an honor only one other in the ACC has received.

Head Country Barbeque is an Oklahoma-owned company. CR Head is the head of the BBQ company. CR Head’s great uncle, Donovan Head developed his first sauce while serving in the United States Navy during WW2. When Donovan returned home from the war, he began making the sauce in his own kitchen and selling it locally. For 75 years now, the Head Country BBQ brand has continued to grow and thrive.

The end of the American Civil War arrived in 1865. The United States was finally at peace after four brutal years of conflict. The end of the war brought peace on the battlefield, but the terrible loss experienced during the war was felt in every community in the United States. By the war’s end over 600,000 men had lost their lives in the line of duty.