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Been Thinkin' About...My end-of-school carnival
The Bumper Cars took up a lot of space mid-park, marking the edge to the little kid rides where I would wait, still holding my mom's hand...

Joshua Heston
3 min read


Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: When the director came to visit
He came to my home in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in north Arkansas a couple of times. We sat on my back porch on those occasions..

Larry Dablemont
4 min read


Stock Market Insights: Meme – a costly lesson in speculation
Sadly, meme stocks are popular again, and I’m afraid they will take a lot of hard-earned money down the drain with them.

Dr. Richard Baker
3 min read


The devil smiled
A few years ago I watched, via the internet, a city council meeting discussion concerning the mandate of wearing face masks. The local...

Tim Kidwell
2 min read


Train Up a Child: Children learn from the past
Children can gain a sense of pride from learning of accomplishments of past ancestors.

Pat Lamb
2 min read


Memorial Day: Honoring the price paid for our freedoms
Originally called “Decoration Day,” Memorial Day honored those who died in the Civil War.

Gary J. Groman
2 min read


Breakfast at Tiffany's: Same question, different answer
This sort of deconstruction is dangerous because it redefines historic Christianity and has encouraged many to deconvert from the faith.

Tiffany Gravett
2 min read


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
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'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
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