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Ask Rusty – How Do I Withdraw My Application for Social Security? Dear Rusty: I will be 67 next month and reached my full retirement age in July 2022. My wife and I are discussing whether we should take Social Security now or wait until we are age 70 to get a higher benefit. I remember reading that you can start Social Security and, if not needed, pay it back within a year and then “reset” to get a higher benefit by waiting longer. Please describe the steps of this process to take now and repay the year’s benefits if we do not need them. Signed: Uncertain Dear Uncertain: Well, to exercise the so-called “do over option” (which is essentially withdrawing your application for benefits), you need to contact Social Security (1.800.772.1213 or your local SS field office) and request that your application for benefits be withdrawn. You can also download and complete form SSA-521 and deliver the same to your local Social Security office.

Matthew 27:45 “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.”

Crucifixion was considered the most brutal and shameful death. Most of the time it was used to punish religious and political agitators, slaves, pirates, murderers. People that had no civil rights. Rome did thousands of crucifixions according to Jewish historian Josephus. 3000 Jews in 7A.D. After the rebellion of Spartacus 6000 were crucified in one day.

( Newsworthy Articles and My Opinion) ELECTION 2024

This election perhaps could be the most important election we have ever had. Changes are upon us that will never stray and will effect us for years to come. People need to look beyond the candidates and look at the parties and what they stand for. We might not ever be able to recover from what America has been through these years and will be if the last years remain with the Democrats massive input of illegal immigration, to name a few. Plus, a lot of money has been spent on electric cars and getting away from oil. Look at the money has been given away fueling massive inflation. It is time to be smart and stand up for American and not just party. It’s scary after the State of the Union speech to listen to the way the President distort the facts. Same ole story- - tax the rich and spend. .

CAITLIN CLARK

As I said in the last article, I want to take each of the miraculous events during the crucifixion and expound on each one, because this was not just an ordinary day it was the most important day in history. This was the day that changed everything. Jesus died on the cross for you and me. There was no other way for the door to be opened for us to have a relationship with God, but by the forgiveness of our own sin, through Christ’s payment on our behalf. A day of miracles!

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BIDEN’S BAD DECISION

President Biden recently announced that he would permit to freeze the new liquefied natural gas export projects. This would severally hurt Louisiana and the United States. Apparently the political left, which he seems to listen to, demanded this and he went along with it. The progressives are celebrating because they know this will shrink investment in liquefied natural gas. We need to remember these actions as we make decisions for president. The Democrats do not seem to have Louisiana in their hearts with these decisions and we need to stand up and recognize what they are trying to do with these decisions that will hurt our state tremendously.

by National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Son of God, is the most important event in the history of our world. All four Gospels record the events before and after His death. Each giving different details for instant Matthew’s account mentions the earthquakes, and the resurrected saints. Mark states the time of the crucifixion, Luke account is the words Jesus spoke to the women who were mourning and the criminals rebuke of the other, women preparing spices and ointments. John’s is the only one who mentions that the legs be broken and the soldiers piercing of the side. All four Gospels conclude with Jesus’ arrest, trial at the Sanhedrin, trial at Pilate’s court, flogging, condemned to death, carrying of the cross, entombed, resurrection. In each Gospel these events were treated with more detail.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS Looking around, it is hard to believe the things that have developed. The recent decision by a New York Court against Donald Trump is unbelievable. No one was hurt or lost any money and the decision is ridiculous. When I was involved with bank financing, the bank does what is called “due diligence” and they verify all information and appraisals and get satisfied with values. It is plain that the government is against Trump and they do not want him in Washington. They want a politician or someone who is going to play the game. After serving one term, Trump knows who is a snake and does not mind to say who they are. How does Trump sleep at night and work as hard as he does with all the pressure and indictments that’s been brought against him. The pressure must be overwhelming at times. They’re lining up as hard as they can to keep him out of Washington.

The month of February is TDVAM across the nation. I have spoken to many teens about dating and healthy relationships and we all look at things different. Dating is different for all of us but what we all need to look for is “Red Flags” and “Green Flags”. This all looks the same in a relationship. Here is a list of both.

BIDEN’S DEMENTIA

It is terrible to be faced with dementia and we all might face this someday. But, I dare say that we won’t have the responsibility of being president of the United States and be responsible for 330 million people. Apparently , the progressive fanatics do not really care as long as their man leads our nation. We have a big problem in the U.S. as we finish out his term. We’ve all heard his comments and many do not even make sense. Such as we have two parties, the red and the green. Or, mix up Mexico and Egypt. It goes on and on. And, world leaders know this.