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Breakfast at Tiffany's: Wait for Him to open the door
But there were also those innumerable moments when my strength completely failed, and I was left crying out to God for a helpmate in life.

Tiffany Gravett
3 min read


An Ole Seagull on abortion rights and other proposed Constitutional changes
These proposals cover a myriad of topics, including Sports Wagering, Abortion Rights, a new casino near Lake of the Ozarks...

Gary J. Groman
3 min read


Dave Says...
As long as Mom and Dad are having a discussion and making decisions—not fighting—it’s good for kids to hear the give and take...

Dave Ramsey
3 min read


Stock Market Insights: A bull market anniversary
It is hard to believe that the S&P 500 closed at 3,577 only two years ago (it’s at 5,800 now) when investors were nervous that the inflation

Dr. Richard Baker
3 min read


Peace
Nature is releasing last season’s growth and preparing to welcome new growth in the spring. I remind myself and my children...

Heather Haygood
2 min read


Memories from the Homestead: Harold Bell Wright and the real numbers
A couple of days ago a guest here asked a few questions wanting to know more about Harold Bell Wright's popularity as an author...

John Fullerton
3 min read


Reader's Corner: Area history and stories at Nov. 14 Learning on Wednesday
The McGills are not new to Ozarks storytelling; they have authored or contributed to several books including “Branson’s Entertainment...

Cynthia J. Thomas
1 min read
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John Brown: From Harpers Ferry to the hangman's noose [part 2]
The South considered Brown an enormous threat. Since Nat Turner’s Virginia slave rebellion in 1831 where 50-plus individuals from white...

Bob Ford
4 min read


Third annual area soccer tournament held in Branson
Men and women teams ages 15 and up were invited to participate. Youth ages 12 to 14 were also invited to compete.

Rose Buckles
2 min read


Local treasure changes her address
At her recent memorial service, Woodland Hills Family Church Pastor Rex Childress said, “She never lost that sparkle, did she?”

Lauri Lemke Thompson
4 min read


Been Thinkin' About...The end of the elms
Cold night rain beats hard against the clapboard siding, peeling blue and faded behind autumn-dead hydrangea. The hydrangea was planted...

Joshua Heston
3 min read


Have you benefitted at someone else's expense?
Consider the following scenario of benefiting “at the expense of” harm to another. By God’s definition of life (conception, Psa. 139:13-16;

Tim Kidwell
3 min read


Reflections: Older and more compassionate
Researching that topic led to thinking about how my own life has been impacted by the wisdom of parents and grandparents, both in spiritual

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: A lure full of memories
What memories I have of that stream! I actually guided a few of my float fishing clients on that little river in a 14-foot wooden johnboat..

Larry Dablemont
3 min read


Hopeful Hilarity: A stand-up comedy show
The comedians will include some well-known comedians, including Joey I.L.O. from Branson and Corbin LeMaster from Springfield.

Luanna Fullerton
2 min read


Area Entertainment: 'One By One' movie premiere
This is a movie based on a true story, produced by an awesome company, Salty Earth Pictures, who strives to create, distribute and...

Luanna Fullerton
2 min read


Memories from the Homestead: Legendary locomotives still operate in Durango
In 1880 the community of Durango, Colorado, was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway. In early August 1881 the rail line...

John Fullerton
3 min read


How could a person feel otherwise?
The fund is available to provide grants to cities and counties for temporary shelter and other eligible costs associated with...

Gary J. Groman
3 min read


Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Interviewing the director
He gave a good answer, “We’ll think about it.” He won’t of course. He’d have to answer questions they never will answer like, “Why does...

Larry Dablemont
3 min read


The home should instill honesty
A Christian home should be a refuge from the deceitfulness of the world. It should be a place where no one ever doubts the integrity...

Tim Kidwell
2 min read
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