I went to a women’s home Bible study recently where we were asked to share any prayer needs we may have. One admitted that it was difficult for her to talk openly about her struggles; nonetheless, she poured her heart out about battling grief since her husband had passed away from Covid. She admitted that she often questioned God’s goodness in taking her spouse when she and their son had prayed so earnestly for his healing. Another lady asked for prayer about some physical is

Personally, and I cannot scientifically back this up, but I think the sun actually dimmed a little bit and hasn’t gone back to its prior incandescence.

Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, is the CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. A recent viral video showed someone putting weight on top of a single-filled plastic Coke bottle. It was amazing to watch them keep adding steel plate after steel plate, yet the Coke bottle kept holding up without collapsing, even up to 1,220 pounds. As the video continues, I wondered, “How long can this thing hold up?” Many are asking the same question about the market right now.

The district expressed its appreciation to both Table Rock Community Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for their support and commitment to the Crane community.

“His mom said it was initially a bit strange because she barely knew any of these people. I didn't really know how to take it," she said. "I just saw that my son was happy."

Gazing skyward reveals ever-changing scenes. “He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down.” Psalm 104:19 NIV.

The managers started up the machinery to show the board how everything would work, and the test was entirely satisfactory to everyone on the board and highly appreciated by the spectators.

I think this is fair to you both. It’s also a way to create good teachable moments between a father and daughter.

As a new school year begins, most parents hope their children’s reading skills continue to improve as they advance to a new grade level. Sadly, though, with the current state of social affairs in our country, the beginning of school also calls for vigilance on the part of parents who want to make sure what their children learn lines up with their family’s values; and one area where it’s important to be informed and get involved is that of what our students are reading. Her

The sun sets. The sun rises. The moon waxes. The moon wanes. The world just stops. And yet just keeps spinning feverishly.

Ah, the stupidity of youth. But it bonded us at the time. In an odd way, it bonded us for life because I’m listening to it now.

Dr. Richard Baker, AIF®, is the CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. When my wife and I were first married, I worried about storms. Of course, our incomes were low, and any damage from wind or a leak would have certainly shocked our budget. Most nights I would lie awake nervous about what I’d find the next morning. I think a lot of young investors feel that way right now as they live with higher interest rates than they ever have, and it is impacti

And in time, America became the realm of fast muscle cars and sunsets that never end and cowboys who never grow old.

Charles Douglas Mahnkey was born near Forsyth on June 18, 1902. He told us a little bit about rural school life and how he became a school teacher for the South Bee Creek School in 1920.

The brain and the heart share the same blood vessels, so, it is most important to take in high value fat. This would include monosaturated fats such as olive oil, avocados and various nuts.

Has anyone noticed how often the Bible speaks of patience or of waiting, which is usually something none of us really enjoy? I have previously mentioned my admiration for Mister Rogers of children’s TV fame, especially how he intentionally kept the show at a slower pace, allowing children time to process information and develop patience; he even sang a little song called “Let’s Think of Something to Do While We’re Waiting.” Most recently, I’ve noticed the theme in the mino

Not only was their correspondence mutually beneficial in their literary work as they shared their interests in subjects as myth and fantasy, but the letters built on those topics eventually led to Lewis’s belief in God and Christianity.

Who needs to hear this phrase?

BY PAUL CURTISS COLLINS Ah ... the "good old days" when every local church was viable and reliable. We sang classic hymns on Sunday morning and frontier revival songs Sunday evening. There was a choir made up of amateurs who loved to sing and never considered being performers. The object was to worship God. No one intended to entertain a congregation (?). I remember when every denomination was growing, there were no "megachurches." In the days before televangelism, people att

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