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Reflections: Learning from Daniel
In Daniel chapter 1, we read the young Israelites were given Babylonian food. From Daniel’s concern, we can assume the meat was offered...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: Area history and stories at Nov. 14 Learning on Wednesday
The McGills are not new to Ozarks storytelling; they have authored or contributed to several books including “Branson’s Entertainment...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Older and more compassionate
Researching that topic led to thinking about how my own life has been impacted by the wisdom of parents and grandparents, both in spiritual

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Obedience during exile
The theme continues through the New Testament, starting with Jesus’ words recorded in Acts 1:8. After the resurrection, the disciples...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: 'Pilgrim's Progress' many ways
I’ve been thinking about John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” This may be due in part to checking my calendar to attend the excellent...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Finding good in all things
Thanks to Facebook memories, I realized several of those challenging times have occurred during October. In my mind, I returned to 2011...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: What my friends are reading
I can always count on my high school friend Susan for good recommendations, which she regularly shares on social media.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Argue, answer, or preach
The spewing of opinions on social media, especially during the current election season, illustrates these verses provides; I’ve even...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Wisdom that comes with age
One way I find myself continuing to learn and grow is in the area of compassion. When I see someone making bad financial decisions...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: The President and the Printer
President Reagan didn’t have it easy during his early years, including an irresponsible father, but as a young teen...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Faithful at the tent
Mention Joshua, and people may think of the miraculous Jordan River crossing or the walls of Jericho crashing down.

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Reflections: Pray, and keep praying
Calling out to God on behalf of others is referred to as prayer of intercession, faithfully asking the Lord to meet the needs of another...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Which kind of wisdom?
James’ early readers likely included farmers, business owners and others who possessed skill and knowledge, but his letter indicates there..

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: 'Hillbilly Elegy'
The thing that impressed me the most from his book was how someone from his background of family disfunction, addiction and poverty could...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Am I being punished?
What about Paul’s “thorn?” He pleaded with God to remove it, but God’s answer? “My grace is sufficient.”

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Consider the context
Only after reminding his readers the importance of contentment did he pen or dictate, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Know about God, or worship God
This makes me wonder, in the earlier incident, was Nebuchadnezzar truly impacted, or merely impressed?

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: Meet author Nicole Sager
Sager primarily writes inspirational fantasy for young adults, although her stories have been enjoyed and reviewed by readers of all ages...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Power and responsibility
So, how does this tie in with the elections? Take a look at the previous chapter, when Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s dream...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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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
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