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Page 10 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, December 15-December 21, 2022 CIRCULATION C O U N C I L VERIFICATION Audit by Circulation Verification Council General Manager: Greg Ledford greg@shelbyinfo.com greg@shelbyinfo.com Display Advertising ads@cfmedia.info ads@cfmedia.info Advertising Consultants: Scott Helms scott@shelbyinfo.com cott@shelbyinfo.com Mike Marlow mike@cfmedia.info mike@cfmedia.info Mayra Littman mayra@cfmedia.info mayra@cfmedia.info Editorial & Announcements: News@Shelbyinfo.com News@Shelbyinfo.com Events@Shelbyinfo.com Events@Shelbyinfo.com Obits@Shelbyinfo.com Obits@Shelbyinfo.com Office/Classified Ad Manager: Gail Evans classifieds@cfmedia.info lassifieds@cfmedia.info Shelby Shopper & Info's publisher and its advertisers are not responsible or liable for misprints, typographical errors, misinformation herein contained. 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Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 704-482-1220 LET US DO YOUR TRAY LET US DO YOUR TRAY FOR THE HOLIDAY! FOR THE HOLIDAY! 6 Person minimum and 1 day notice please. PER PERSON 5 Foot Subs Available 5 Foot Subs Available $ 7 35 35 We're coming down toward the end of deer season. I have not put any meat or antlers down at this time. I'm still waiting a little longer before I take a doe, but I hope I don't wait too long. Perhaps the most vivid memory I have from all my years of deer hunting is being in the fi eld in the last hour of the fi nal day of the season and imagining a buck showing up in the last fi ve minutes of shooting light. It's never happened. Instead, I have always left, putting my weapon away, acknowledging it's too late. It's over. And as I think about this, I think it's time to clarify something you may have heard before about God. That He is never late – that He is always on time. If you think God is an "on-time" God, and is never late, then you have a lot of explaining to do to, for instance Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha. In fact, Jesus was not just late, He was too late. Say it with me. "God, it's just too late." Yeah, that's the Mary and Martha. But not just too late for a day, but four days. He had been dead for four days. That's the too late I'm talking about. When Jesus arrived Martha said, "Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died." She was simply saying the obvious. It was too late. And some of you – scratch that – some of us, have resigned to God, It's just too late." I screwed up so much, I have waited so long, I am so old, that it's too late. God, I messed it up. I said things I shouldn't have. I acted in ways I shouldn't have. It's just too late. And we believe – and some of you believe – it's not just too late, it's four days dead, stinky, rigor mortis set in, hearse is on the way, pallbearers have been named, pastor has been called, too late. But remember, when God wants to do something in our lives that can only be explained by a move of God, He has to put us in situations and in dimensions where only a supernatural God can operate. You're gonna hate that place. I hate that place. Nobody wants to live hopeless. But a dead life – my dead life- your dead life- doesn't need someone to cover it with some superfi cial spice and ointment in order to cover the stench of our misery. We need a resurrection – a new life. But before that can happen there has to be a confi rmed death – a published obituary, so everyone looking in will know God didn't just resuscitate a dying, hurting, hopeless, soul. But He brought a dead life back into a new existence. I know how you feel right now. I do. And yes, He's late. But maybe, hopefully, this is your fourth day. But regardless, He's on his way. By By Gary Miller Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ GARY MILLER Gary has written the Outdoor Truths article for 20 years. He has also written four books which include compilations of his articles and a father/ son devotional. He also speaks at wild-game dinners and men's events for churches and associations. gary@outdoortruths.org A phenomenon called "cabin fever" tends to set in around late autumn or in midwinter. Long hours of darkness coupled with cold, inclement weather often is a recipe for in- creased time spent in- doors. For people who live alone, the effects of cabin fever might be more pro- nounced. In addition to seasonal cabin fever, this year an- other factor comes into play: social distancing and voluntary quarantine as a result of the novel coro- navirus COVID-19. Even those who may venture outside to socialize, par- ticularly around the holi- day season, may be hesi- tant or unable to do so to help prevent the spread of the virus. In these instanc- es, friends and loved ones can mitigate feelings of isolation in various ways. • Schedule video chats. Video conferencing apps have become the commu- nication vehicles of choice during the era of social distancing. Different ap- plications and services continue to evolve and help people stay in touch. Plan regular chats, either once or twice per week with isolated or vulnerable people. Try to organize a large group chat on the holiday itself so no one has to spend Christmas or Chanukah alone. • Drop off supplies. Even though supermar- ket shop-from-home and other delivery services have normalized some- what since the start of the pandemic, treat individu- als who may be isolated to some personalized at- tention. Put together care packages of supplies or holiday treats and deliver them in person so you can see the smiles that result from being able to visit with someone familiar. • Send uplifting mes- sages. Children or even adults can make personal- ized cards and mail them to loved ones at home or those who may be in long- term care facilities. Send new mailings every week or two so that residents always have something to look forward to in the mail. • Start a virtual club. A book club or another shared interest can be the catalyst for more fre- quent communication. A club puts everyone on the same page and enables them to come together, via phone or video chat, for a discussion. • Ask for help learning a new skill. Along the same vein as a virtual club, les- sons on everything from woodworking to crochet to making favorite holiday recipes can be conducted online. Give an isolated individual daily purpose and distraction by engag- ing him or her with online lessons. Isolation and feelings of loneliness can affect any- one who normally suffers from cabin fever. However, this year it may be more pronounced, as it could be coupled with social distancing precautions that have already been in effect for some time. Help isolated loved ones this holiday season Announce It With Color! • Anniversaries • Births • Birthdays • Congratulations • Family Reunions • In Memory • Thank You • Weddings Other Sizes & Prices To Choose From. Call Today! Choose From. Call Today! 503 N. Lafayette St., Shelby 704-484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com advertising@shelbyinfo.com 1 column x 3 Inch 1 column x 3 Inch Advertisement Advertisement or Announcement or Announcement in in Full Color Full Color Only Only $ 48 48 Announce It With Color! Congratulations! Carolina Carolina CLASSIFIEDS .com Your Link to Local Classifi eds! For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37