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Reflections: Community and the prodigal son
While studying the topic of Christian community, I’ve added some thoughts of my own as I realize both the younger and older sons...

Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read


The joke was on us
For over two weeks, those of us working in the building each day dutifully placed our outgoing mail into the U.S. Postal Service box...

Lauri Lemke Thompson
3 min read


Love your wife
At the family reunion, three generations sat enjoying their time together. As they talked and laughed the conversation turned serious...

Tim Kidwell
1 min read


Train Up a Child: Children need to learn personal responsibility
Children need to be taught at an early age to accept personal responsibility as citizens for self and others.

Pat Lamb
3 min read


Dave Says: When you know better, do better
But it seems like there’s still a cloud hanging over my head from all my bad decisions. How do I stop obsessing...

Dave Ramsey
3 min read
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Health benefits from capsaicin [Part 2]
Of the many benefits of consuming capsaicin, few have been reverted as much as its powerful effect against cancer!

Jody Johnson Godfrey
3 min read


Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Smoking' out the worms
If you listen to some of the so-called experts, they want you to buy and use a chemical. My advice is, stay away from chemicals!

Larry Dablemont
3 min read


Been Thinkin' About...Farmer, pastor, man
The summer morning sun is bright and hazy. There's fog in the North valley. From somewhere comes the smell of sausage gravy and maybe...

Joshua Heston
5 min read


Memories from the Homestead: Remembering Ken Curtis (part 2 of 2)
While on the trip, Ken was asked to temporarily fill in with the Pioneers since their tenor vocalist Lloyd Perryman had to rush back...

John Fullerton
3 min read


Reflections: Community matters, continued
I’ve thought a lot about the benefits I get through Christian community—encouragement, accountability and more...

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read
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Capsicum health benefits: What's all the fuss about? [part 1 of 2]
The common ingredient in many varieties of the chili peppers is “Capsaicin,” which is responsible for the pungency or “hot” flavor along...

Jody Johnson Godfrey
3 min read


Train Up a Child: Parents, kids and public places
Parents need to understand that they are totally responsible for the behavior of their children.

Pat Lamb
3 min read


Stock Market Insights: Stocks surge despite Trump assassination attempt
Nothing is deterring this stock market. On the Monday after the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania...

Dr. Richard Baker
3 min read


Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Upcoming interviews and 'Supreme Immunity'
We talked about meeting on August 19 so I can learn more about his attitude toward conservation issues in Missouri, and I will report...

Larry Dablemont
4 min read


Evangelist Tim Kidwell...
What if Jesus were running as a candidate? Would you vote for Him? Think about it. The majority of people will always reject Jesus...

Tim Kidwell
5 min read
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Memories from the Homestead: Remembering Ken Curtis [Part One, 1916 - 1949]
The entire family was musical. Dan played fiddle and Nellie the pump organ. Curtis played clarinet in school.

John Fullerton
3 min read


Area Entertainment: One Night with Bohemian Queen
This band did a fantastic job of portraying the original group.

Luanna Fullerton
4 min read


Just a simple greeting card
The card came at the perfect time, and this was the last card and Scripture she received before losing consciousness.

Lauri Lemke Thompson
2 min read


Reflections: Thoughts about July 12
My early memories include my mother explaining why her hair was all shaved off; me sitting quietly as she read simple stories...

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Did Timothy McVeigh enjoy a death that many elders would envy?
Hundreds if not thousands of people receive diagnoses or are suffering from conditions of extreme physical or mental “pain” ...

Gary J. Groman
3 min read
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