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

Tiffany Gravett
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How very easy to use this 'software'
Now one program on my laptop even lets me delete stuff out of a photo. Power lines intruded on many of my landscapes. Erased!

Lauri Lemke Thompson
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Evel Knievel: Jumping into history
The Evel Knievel Museum in Topeka will soon be on the Vegas Strip or in a theme park, it’s that good. Movies, TV shows, pinball machines...

Bob Ford
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Dave Says: Be gentle, but don't fund financial irresponsibility
You and your wife need to be completely on the same page about this situation, but she’s the one who needs to approach Mom and talk things..

Dave Ramsey
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Been Thinkin' About...The arc of the moon
The day is dying. Late evening sun traces over top tree rafters of the grand old maples in the yard, the day's hazy orange light...

Joshua Heston
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Reader's Corner: What my friends are reading
I can always count on my high school friend Susan for good recommendations, which she regularly shares on social media.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Argue, answer, or preach
The spewing of opinions on social media, especially during the current election season, illustrates these verses provides; I’ve even...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Yesteryear echoes: Revised proposed smoking ordinance is worth puffing on
“Then why go through this process?” “To come up with a SBO that fits Branson, its businesses, citizens and tourism industry.”

Gary J. Groman
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Out of the mouths of babes...
My daughter was at martial arts practice, and the instructor told them it was time to pair up and start sparring. She yelled out...

Tiffany Gravett
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Breakfast at Tiffany's: 'My Something Better'
You see, both of us had baggage, hurts and broken hearts. We still held onto our faith in Jesus Christ, but were almost at the end of...

Tiffany Gravett
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Who wants a used mower?
I’d go back to the pool hall after a haircut, and the old men would all have some kind of smart-aleck remark about how much lower my ears...

Larry Dablemont
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The navigationally challenged: Cut us a break
I suppose there are different levels of this affliction. I am fine in my own community going to a new place as many folks can help ...

Jody Johnson Godfrey
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Forgive
Forgiveness means that you are letting go. You are not attached to the outcome. You are releasing yourself from the pain of affliction.

Heather Haygood
2 min read
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