top of page



Area Entertainment: Tim Hadler performs fantastic show, 'Strait to Branson'
You will be brought back to reality when "George" leaves to go find Tim. Tim comes back out and continues the show...

Luanna Fullerton
4 min read


Memories From the Homestead: Another look at celebrated 'Shepherd' character Sammy Lane
They were caught off guard when I stated to them that in real life, Uncle Ike's daughter Susie was the inspiration for Sammy!

John Fullerton
3 min read


Reflections: The Lord willing' and the creeks don't rise
In context, James may have originally been addressing believers who traveled for business to different cities throughout the Roman empire...

Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read


Been Thinkin' About...Those ribbon road skies
I am driving and will be driving most of the day. Roads are funny things, connecting things, delivering things, crisscrossing things...

Joshua Heston
3 min read


Armed Forces Week: A time to remember, honor and celebrate our military
On May 20, 1950, people celebrated the first Armed Forces Day with parades, parties and air shows.

Gary J. Groman
2 min read


Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership: Compassion and reasonable boundaries
The fact that you’re conflicted about this shows you have a good heart. Team members are individuals, not units of production.

Dave Ramsey
3 min read


Dave Says: That's a pretty good deal
You sound like a very driven and mature young man. Congratulations on everything you’ve been able to accomplish so far.

Dave Ramsey
2 min read


Breakfast at Tiffany's: A serpent and a starfish
The theme of redemption has been called “The Scarlet Thread” that is woven through Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.

Tiffany Gravett
3 min read
!['Going Natural' – Alternative to prescription medications [Part 2 of 3]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d906d_9be3371f55b9448d8786e3635525e1cb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_259,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/0d906d_9be3371f55b9448d8786e3635525e1cb~mv2.webp)
!['Going Natural' – Alternative to prescription medications [Part 2 of 3]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d906d_9be3371f55b9448d8786e3635525e1cb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_230,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/0d906d_9be3371f55b9448d8786e3635525e1cb~mv2.webp)
'Going Natural' – Alternative to prescription medications [Part 2 of 3]
An example of more natural approaches working would be that of the Ivermectin on the Covid symptoms. It knocks it out quickly and easily

Jody Johnson Godfrey
3 min read


Love and Parenting: Emotional intelligence
When your child is upset ask them to explain to you why they feel the way they do and help them define the feeling.

Heather Haygood
3 min read


Memories from the Homestead: The story still in the telling - the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama
As I sit here on the front porch of Old Matt's Cabin once again, let's go down the front steps and walk over here by the barn

John Fullerton
4 min read


Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: For the birds
Birds drew me to the woods and the river year-round, watching various species come and go according to the season

Larry Dablemont
4 min read


Reflections: Money without wisdom
“Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?” (17:16, BSB)

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Stock Market Insights: Investors hopeful for cash wave
Investors were hoping all the extra cash savings from the pandemic years would start moving from money market funds into stocks

Dr. Richard Baker
3 min read


Train Up a Child: What can we reasonably expect from children?
There are certain basic things we can and should expect of children.

Pat Lamb
3 min read


You can't legislate morality?
In the beginning God created first a man, and then a woman to be his companion.

Tim Kidwell
2 min read


Reader's Corner: Area book clubs enjoy annual luncheon
Marilyn’s story is one of growing up in Rockaway Beach, Missouri, in the 1950s and 1960s, during a simpler time.

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Breakfast at Tiffany's: 'Mother, Why?'
Just think, in a year or so I’ll be laughing, and later I will be able to speak. I know what my first word will be…mother!

Tiffany Gravett
3 min read


Memories from the Homestead: Morgan Community Church still active today at Shepherd of the Hills Homestead
Today this church is used as a wedding chapel and you can get all the details about that at our website: theshepherdofthehills.com.

John Fullerton
3 min read


A Mother's Day tribute: Celebrating the earthly angels among us
In the grand tapestry of life, God had infinite ways to bring new life into the world.

Gary J. Groman
2 min read
bottom of page