The stomach bug & sin - The Jena Times

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By: Rev. Randy Ray Sponsored By: JENA PHARMACY Brandon Poole, Pharm D on June 10, 2026

The stomach bug & sin

Last Monday started out like every Monday for me. The clock went off. I put my coffee on, showered, shaved, brushed my teeth and dressed. Got my first cup of coffee and sat down in my recliner and read my Bible and drank that first cup of coffee. So far so good.

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