The key to being a good soldier is listening carefully and being obedient. No one, especially God, wants a servant that decides to be absent without leave or that is rebellious and always wants to do things his or her way. Every effective military has strict discipline for a purpose: making sure the soldier is focused on what the leader is saying. One reason for going through boot camp is to learn certain skills while training the individual to build strength so they are in excellent physical condition. Going into battle is very strenuous and demands that each team member be strong and confident. But even more important than building physical endurance, their minds must be educated, transformed, and renewed to follow orders and be ready to respond without fear under the most terrifying and difficult situations. To have someone’s attention, the person must trust and respect the one who is in command; these components are crucial to being victorious. As we can see, the concept of awareness and perseverance cannot be overemphasized in our relationship with our Lord and King.

Thursday evening, March 31, was the date for the Gregory-Dallas Chamber of Commerce/BID/Horizons annual meeting, held at the 621 Main party room. Each of the three organizations presented their annual report, highlighting all the positive developments in the community.

South Dakota Democrats have failed to produce a candidate for the state’s U.S. House seat for the second consecutive election cycle.

Federal officials slated millions of dollars for rural water projects in several states, with the Biden administration looking to shore up infrastructure needs made more urgent by long-term drought conditions that have been exacerbated by climate change.

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The initial goal for the new proposed Gregory swimming pool is $1 million in order to start qualifying for grants. The plans have already been drawn up, so fundraising is the main barrier to making this a reality. How can you help?