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Page 14 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 Canine kisses Canine kisses Pet Grooming et Grooming & Doggie Daycare & Doggie Daycare 1084 York Rd. Wendy Walker, Owner endy Walker, Owner $5.00 Off FULL GROOM Coupon Expires 6/30/10 ($25 & UP) $3.00 Off SANITARY TRIM Coupon Expires 6/30/10 ($15 & UP) $2.00 Off BATH Coupon Expires 6/30/10 ($10 & UP) $1.00 Off NAIL TRIM Coupon Expires 6/30/10 ($5.00) YARD SALES ARD SALES HUGE YARD SALE Fri. & Sat. June 4th & 5th, 7am until at 310 Old Wagy Rd. Forest City, NC. GE YARD SALE Fi & with Richard Prow rpcrosswords@gmail.com The religious freedoms guaranteed to citizens of this country in the 1st amendment of the Constitution appear to be eroding. Hate speech regulations, threats of remov- ing tax exempt status to churches, and forced hirings within religious organizations have led many to wonder if we really are the ‘land of the free.’ Land of the Free CalCall 704-480-0200l 704-480-0200 We in the Christian commu- nity want to lay the blame at the feet of those in Hollywood and Washington but in all actuality the buck most likely stops at our own door. In Matthew 25, Jesus teaches about wasted resources in a parable about loaned money. Three individuals receive differing amounts of ‘talents’ and are expected to do some- thing useful with them. The first two individuals double their investments while the last buries his in the ground and earns nothing. The first two wise investors are com- mended for their efforts and given more responsibility. The unwise steward not only gets reprimanded but he also loses the one ‘talent’ he did possess. Could it be that the Christian community within the United States has wasted too many opportunities over the last few decades? Infighting, denominational prejudices, immoral lifestyles and errant scriptural interpretations have all led to a decline in baptisms and church growth. And yet Christianity is thriving in countries such as Russia, China, and Africa; countries not known for giving carte blanche to religious groups. God doesn’t need faith- friendly politicians and enlightened entertainment executives to get His word out. Christianity began and flourished under one of the most religiously repressive governments of all time. Those early believers used their ‘talents’ with no regard to their own well-being and God multiplied them. If we in this country don’t start using what abilities and freedoms we do have left, we may find ourselves holding an empty bag. 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I’ve been using them ever since they came into being. I also taught my children to use them. It’s the safe thing to do. Delores Ledford: Yes! I wear them every time I get behind the wheel. Ever since they were included in cars, I’ve used them. I do it for safety reasons. Now, it’s second nature to me. Sharon Burkhardt: No, I don’t. To me, they’re very uncomfortable. I know I need to change and get in the habit of always using seat belts, and it has been proven that they save lives. I’m trying to get better about this. 1084 York Rd. Kings Mtn, NC Kings Mtn, NC 704-692-0240704-692-0240 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, June 3-June 9, 2010 the inquiring photographer’s “Do You Always Wear Your Seat Belt When Driving?” Question Of The Week: m.a. andrews ©CommunityFirstMedia

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