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Reader’s Corner: Read those magazines!
Books, obviously—I always have a stack on the side table and nightstand. But I had sometimes just allowed another great resource to pile up, too: Magazines!

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: ‘A Peace Unfettered’
Qené drew the book’s title from the many “fetters” that bound her heart to fear and lack of peace, compared to the peace she now enjoys from her relationship with God.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: A Tale of a Whale—or more?
However, Yarbrough also presents convincing evidence of the book’s authenticity—after all, he’s a seminary president. That done, he then dives into the relevance of Jonah’s story for today’s Christian believer.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: Dinosaur fun at Creation Experience Museum
With toybox space and shelf space at a premium in their home, I wanted to make sure what we selected was worthwhile, and the Creation Experience Museum bookstore did not disappoint!

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: Get the facts about recycling at Learning on Wednesday
Have you ever wondered just what is involved in recycling? Does it really make a difference how you personally handle your discarded...

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Reader’s Corner: Share some Flower Fairies
Not long after we moved to our current home, I planted two boxwood shrubs by our back deck. Confession: I do not care for tightly...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: Why the book is better
It seems we’re surrounded these days by quick, easily accessible sources of information, as close as our smartphones. While it’s great to...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: Great advice in a small book
The saying “Good things often come in small packages” can certainly be true for books! At a recent Concerned Women for America...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: Does community thought need a comeback?
My husband and I were privileged to tour Orchard House, the home in Concord, Massachusetts, where Louisa May Alcott lived with her family, which inspired the setting and characters for “Little Women.”

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: Learn the history of Ozarks Float Trips at KAL
Driving through the Ozarks near any of the area’s beautiful scenic riverways, one is almost certain to see either private vehicles with a...

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Reader’s Corner: Becoming the ‘Great Stone Face’
Although most of the stone profile collapsed during the early 2000s from effects of weather and erosion, I was still eager to see the spot because one of my favorite authors, Nathaniel Hawthorne...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: ‘Josh the Baby Otter’ teaches important water safety rules
Recently I was privileged to attend the presentation on water safety and safe boating practices for students in kindergarten and first...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: What did you say?
Do you, or someone in your household, find yourself often asking people, “What did you say?” Have you wondered about a hearing aid, but...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: Summer Reading starts June 2 at Kimberling Area Library
From June 2 through July 28, children can enjoy special programs just for them around the theme “Color Our World.”

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Reader’s Corner: Have you read ‘The Shepherd of the Hills’
Wright came to the Ozarks in 1903 to rest for his physical health as well as to refocus on his calling to ministry.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: A skill worth resurrecting
Noticing my surprise, he explained that he had very little training in cursive during elementary school, and in high school, “signing” things was usually done by simply clicking a box.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: Learn more about Yellowstone National Park
Kimberling Area Library friends and volunteers invite you to join them for Learning On Wednesday, May 14, when Sharon Clarke will share...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: C of O professor’s book celebrates working homemakers
Mother Teresa said, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” In some ways, that sounds easy enough to do...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: ‘She Is Possible’
Each chapter of “She Is Possible” draws from the story of a woman in the Bible who faced seemingly impossible circumstances...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader’s Corner: Hear from one of the “dam kids” at KAL, April 9
Many people residing or visiting in southwest Missouri enjoy doing so at least partly because of Table Rock Lake. And those younger than...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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