​Mel Tinney our beloved webmaster for Hugh's News passed way after a short illness on November 6th. 

M​el Tinney was recognized for his significant contributions to the media industry, particularly in his role as the webmaster for Hugh's News, a Christian publication dedicated to spreading the Gospel.

For over 20 years, Mel Tinney managed and supervised the production of this publication from his electronic office in Wichita, Kansas. His work has been crucial in transitioning the publication into the digital age, ensuring that its message continues to reach a broad audience well into the 21st century.

​Mel Tinney and his wife, Linda, have been key partners in this endeavor, and they are known for their dedication and long-term commitment to the mission of Hugh's News.

Mel Tinney was far more than an employee he was a dear friend, a counselor, and a man of vision and Christian values who demonstrated that in his daily life.  Mel Tinny cannot be replaced.  He was one of a kind. I will never forget his commitment to me and Hugh's News. He was instrumental in helping me to accomplish writing and publishing my first book "Dare To Believe."  He was trust worthy, loyal, and committed to this ministry.  I salute him and honor his memory. Please keep Linda and his family in your prayers.

Dr Hugh Morgan

​Wayne and I wanted to give an update on Pastor Morgan.  His rehab is going great.  He is gaining strength everyday
and hopes to be back at his home at Mulberry Grove soon.  He will see the surgeon on Monday to let him know
when the stent will be removed. His ultrasound from last week showed no more blockage in the Gallbladder.
Your continued prayers are greatly appreciated.

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A woman from New York was getting her affairs in order. She prepared her will and made her final arrangements. As part of these arrangements she met with her pastor to talk about what type of funeral service she wanted, etc.

She told her pastor she had two final requests. First, she wanted to be cremated, and second, she wanted her ashes scattered over Bloomingdales.

"Bloomingdales!" the pastor said. "Why Bloomingdales?"

"That way, I know my daughters will visit me twice a week."

Smile

Author: Chris Maxwell 

From the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life, One Word at a Time.

You’ve been influenced by a smile, haven’t you? A genuine, sincere smile? A humble, joyful smile? A fitting but surprising smile? A real but holy smile? 

From a picture. From real life in real time. From a young child. From an elderly friend. From a waitress, a nurse, a counselor, a co-worker, a spouse, a child, a grandchild, a stranger in the audience, a driver in a traffic jam. Unexpected, unforced smile. Not political. Not demanding. Just a smile. 

Smiles have the power to disrupt a mood. They have the potential to redirect a mind-set. They have the tendency to cause others to join in and smile along with the one initiating that mood. 

Choosing to smile even when struggling to survive isn’t a bad idea. Not a fake, they’re-taking-my-picture smile. A true smile, even if a small smile—realizing life offers hope no matter what pain we’re enduring. A smile with valid reasoning behind it—realizing there is more than evil all around us; there is good all around us. 

Look at that person smile. 

Be that person who smiles. 

I don’t know who else will see your smile, but I believe you will influence yourself. And that’s not a bad idea.

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Bitter or Blessed?

Author: Anne Graham Lotz

"Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered" (Psalm 32:1, NKJV).

Your heavenly Father has been waiting for you to come home to Him, waiting for you to confess your sin of resentment and rebellion, waiting to celebrate the joy and love and pleasure He wants you to have in relationship with Him. Don’t make excuses; don’t rationalize your bitterness. Go to God; ask Him to cleanse you of your sin. Ask Him to uproot your bitterness. Invite Him into your life to take control of everything, including past memories of abandonment or abuse or adultery, present circumstances of injury or injustice, and future dreams and disappointments.

Follow the example of the psalmist, who wrote, “I will confess my transgression to the Lord” (Ps. 32:5, NIV).

“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.”

Wouldn’t you rather be blessed than bitter?

Blessings,

Anne Graham Lotz
Copyright © 2025 AnGeL Ministries, All rights reserved.

Ephesians 4:29 (New International Version)
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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

[Watch the words you speak. Be kind and gracious to others. ]                                                

Getting Old:

I signed up for an exercise class and was told to wear loose-fitting clothing. If I HAD any loose-fitting clothing, I wouldn't have signed up in the first place!

When I was young we used to go "skinny dipping," now I just "chunky dunk."

Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells remain FOREVER.