OEOPSP = OPPOSE
AYRTTN = TYRANT
UARCGO = COUGAR
MRYRAO = ARMORY
EGDERE = DEGREE
SEJYRE = JERSEY
CARTOON ANSWER:
BELIEVING A YOUNGER MINISTER COULD REVITALIZE THE CHURCH, THE ELDERS SOUGHT – – –
PSE RNT AR RO GE SE =
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🙏 CHURCH SEARCH
Today’s cartoon takes us inside a church where the elders are reviewing candidates and discussing what kind of leadership could help breathe new life into the congregation. As they look over the applications, the group seems to agree that a younger minister could bring fresh energy, connect with newer generations, and give the church a welcome lift. With hopeful faces around the table and several promising possibilities in front of them, it’s clear they’re looking ahead to the future with optimism.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
OEOPSP = OPPOSE
Took several glances.
Last used: 06/01/2025 as SOPEOP
AYRTTN = TYRANT
Also had me scratching my head.
Last used: 05/05/2024 as NARYTT
UARCGO = COUGAR
Came faster than the first two.
Last used: 11/21/2024 as GUCROA
MRYRAO = ARMORY
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 07/26/2024 as ROMRYA
EGDERE = DEGREE
No issues.
Last used: 06/18/2025 as DEREGE
SEJYRE = JERSEY
Instantly visible.
Last used: 02/26/2024 as EJYESR
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➤ THE SEARCH COMMITTEE
Four church elders are seated in chairs around a square table. The two in the back are reviewing applications, each with pages spread out in front of them, while the two in the foreground are talking about what they hope a new pastor might bring to the church. The applications are filled with squiggle lines for text.
➤ THE PULPIT PICTURE
In the background stands a podium style pulpit with a microphone on top, set on a slightly raised platform. Behind it are two tall stained glass windows.
🧠 FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was a 14-letter anagram that solved into a 7 + “7” layout. Holy smokes, today’s solve had me humbled. After looking over the cartoon, reading the sentence, and noticing that the second word was in quotes, I still had no idea where this one was headed. The clue words were especially difficult this Sunday, and once they were finally solved, the remaining letters looked like little more than a scrambled mess. It was time to put on my thinking cap and do a little praying of my own. After staring at the layout for what seemed like an eternity, PASTORS finally rose from the letters. With those crossed out, GREENER still took some work but eventually came into view to bring this challenging solve to a welcome close. If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our nudges were quite subtle. The elders were searching for a new minister, giving us PASTORS, while their preference for a younger candidate pointed toward someone GREENER. The quotation marks around “PASTORS” supplied the wordplay for the familiar idiom GREENER PASTURES, meaning a new, better, or more promising situation than the one left behind.
⛪ CLICK-TO-REVEAL FACTS*: ABOUT MINISTERS
➤ What is the average age of a minister?
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➤ What percentage of ministers are men and women?
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➤ What kinds of duties can a minister perform?
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💬 SAY WHAT?
“Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” — Mother Teresa
🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – AUGUST 2
➤ National Ice Cream Sandwich Day — Celebrate the frozen favorite that places a layer of ice cream between cookies, wafers, or other sweet baked treats.
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➤ National Sisters Day — Recognize the laughter, support, memories, and lifelong connection shared between sisters.
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➤ National Friendship Day — Spend time with the friends who have offered companionship, encouragement, and plenty of good memories through the years.
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➤ National Coloring Book Day — Pick up some crayons, pencils, or markers and enjoy a relaxing activity that is not just for children.
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➤ American Family Day — Set aside time for family without the pressure of gifts, focusing instead on togetherness, conversation, and shared experiences.
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🛒 DAILY DROPS*
➤ Bush’s Beans on Toast Kit — Bush’s is bringing British-style baked beans to the United States with a limited-edition kit featuring navy beans in a savory tomato sauce, slices of white bread, and a beans-inspired soccer jersey. The kit costs $10, with limited quantities scheduled to drop at 9 a.m. Eastern on August 3, August 4, and August 5.
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➤ Pillsbury Football Shape Cookies — Pillsbury’s ready-to-bake football-shaped sugar cookies are back for the season. Each 7.2-ounce package contains 20 cookies and costs less than $4, making them an easy game-day dessert. The dough is also safe to eat raw because it uses pasteurized eggs and heat-treated flour.
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➤ Chips Ahoy Mystery Cookie — Chips Ahoy has released its first mystery-flavor cookie, giving shoppers until October 31 to submit a flavor guess for a chance to win $25,000. The limited-edition cookies began appearing online July 30 and are scheduled for a nationwide retail rollout beginning August 10.
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🌖That’s A Wrap!
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