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Reflect, release, renew
When I was younger, I loved autumn for all the beautiful colors, the cozy nights in watching my favorite shows, and the rain...

Heather Haygood
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Been Thinkin' About...These southern mountain autumns
Hallmark autumns are a time of fashionable flannels and hearty pumpkin carving, chilly, cozy nights and crisp, sunny afternoons.

Joshua Heston
3 min read


Been Thinkin' About...The warmth of the night
The kitchen was dark, the evening uncharacteristically warm and blustery for so late in the season. Not a good night for a fire...

Joshua Heston
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Dave Says: A different situation than most
First off, you’re both serious about dumping debt and getting control of your finances. That’s the big thing. Plus, you make good money...

Dave Ramsey
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I saw Jesus at the supermarket
If Christ lives in us, He controls our EVERY thought and action. The apostle Paul wrote, “I have been crucified with Christ...

Tim Kidwell
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Memories from the Homestead: Jackpot, Nevada, and Cactus Pete's – a popular destination for seventy years
While doing some exploring in this little neighborhood, I have discovered that Piersanti was born in Superior, Wyoming, on November 3, 1916

John Fullerton
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New Madrid: It is your fault!
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been able to understand the Richter Scale. Why couldn't they just give us a 1-10 on how bad it was?

Bob Ford
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Long beaks and big eyes
Forty years ago in Arkansas, I dropped a limit of eight woodcocks in an afternoon of quail hunting along the Buffalo River in early December

Larry Dablemont
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Prostate health: Don't ignore it
About 85% of prostate cancers are detected during early screening prior to the patient developing symptoms. If you catch it early...

Jody Johnson Godfrey
3 min read


Stock Market Insights: October markets – a pause before the election
Looking back to the presidential election years since 1950, stocks in October have averaged a negative return of almost 1%.

Dr. Richard Baker
3 min read


You are a miracle
What strengths have you gained through your hardship? What do you have to give to the world? Do not think for one second that you have...

Heather Haygood
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Reflections: Finding good in all things
Thanks to Facebook memories, I realized several of those challenging times have occurred during October. In my mind, I returned to 2011...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Area Entertainment: Struggle Jennings kicks off tour in Branson
Struggle said to me, "I want people to attend, have a great long lasting time and memories. This show will be like attending church...

Luanna Fullerton
3 min read


Breakfast at Tiffany's: Rights vs. righteousness
You don’t need a degree in theology to understand that the words “pro-choice” and “Christian pastor” are in juxtaposition...

Tiffany Gravett
2 min read


Out of the mouths of babes...
“But I haven’t had-ed Cheetos ALL DAY!” –Isaac, age 5

Tiffany Gravett
2 min read


Show me your scars!
The apostle Paul was a remarkable man. After he became a Christian, he lived for approximately twenty-five years in service to the Lord....

Tim Kidwell
3 min read


Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: A great day at a great place
If you just want to come and see what we have, show up between 9:00 and 3:00 and you might win a valuable painting of the Big Piney River...

Larry Dablemont
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Memories from the Homestead: Unexpected stop led to an awesome visit
A few days ago we came through central Texas and into west Texas where we spent a night in Littlefield, located 35 miles northwest...

John Fullerton
3 min read


Letting Go
Letting go of my children so they can see the world gives them an opportunity to flourish and bloom. As mothers we cannot selfishly hold...

Heather Haygood
2 min read


Ivermectin: The unsung hero
This drug has not even begun to scratch the surface of its potential widespread use and applications. Scientists are surprised, daily...

Jody Johnson Godfrey
3 min read
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