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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
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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


Reflections: Who's putting your bridle on?
James uses different imagery to illustrate that power—a comparatively small rudder that steers an enormous ship

Cynthia J. Thomas
2 min read


Been Thinkin' About...The crossroad sun
A flock of pigeons startle, flapping and cooing far up and away. Somewhere but not far off, the sound of country music.

Joshua Heston
2 min read


Dave Says: Not much to worry about
Honestly, I wouldn’t worry about it too much if I were you. The only exception to that might be if you had loans you owed to that same bank.

Dave Ramsey
1 min read


Stock Market Insights: April showers test investor resilience
After a strong first quarter for stocks, some April showers rained on the stock markets parade.

Dr. Richard Baker
3 min read
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