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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Why the Cross?
When Satan gets us to believe that nothing we do is sin, then there is no reason for the cross - no reason for what Christ did on the cross
Tiffany Gravett
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Pet health: Allergies in dogs
Dogs have a normal flora of bacteria and yeast on their skin as do people. When dogs itch badly enough, they cannot quit scratching...
Julie L. King, DVM
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Stock Market Insights: The economic shift and potential for global bond opportunities
The event that has put international bonds back into focus is Germany’s recent decision to change its government's economic policy...
Dr. Richard Baker
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Been thinkin’ about…The pear tree
The pear tree in the yard has leafed, shade dappled beneath an increasingly hot sun. Mist rose in the holler last night, turning the...
Joshua Heston
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Memories from the Homestead: Tin Pan Alley composition becomes Western classic
Feeling they had a hit in their hands, the trio took their song the next day to a number of Tin Pan Alley publishers. Everyone they...
John Fullerton
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Reflections: Who has strengthened you?
The book of Acts tells us much about how to share the gospel—building cross-cultural relationships, encouraging new believers, relying on...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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The Glore Psychiatric Museum: Gaslighting, close to home [Part 1]
In the late 1800s and early 1900s gaslighting was perfected by wealthy white men who wanted to separate from their wives...
Bob Ford
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For the love of Branson: The Branson family shows
You see, this entire town was built on the family show. Whether it was the Presleys, the Plummers, the Lowes, the Braschlers...
Marshall Howden
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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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Dave Says…You still need a will
All this stuff’s a real wake-up call, right? I know these kinds of things aren’t fun to think about—especially at your age. But thinking...
Dave Ramsey
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Another fishing story
This fish that had grabbed my little eighth-ounce jig just stayed down and pulled with determination which led me to hope he just might...
Larry Dablemont
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Does one-half cent Transportation Sales Tax extension make cents?
Let’s look at it from a “cents” perspective. The financial foundation of Branson, a town of about 13,000, depends on about 7-10 million...
Gary J. Groman
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There’s no day like Opening Day!
It was a social event that allowed boys to develop confidence and discipline while playing a competitive game. We gathered on the field...
Bob Ford
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Been Thinkin’ About…Cold spring days
Cold spring days are special things. Too soon the air will be hot and ragged as summertime seems to arrive earlier each year and so I...
Joshua Heston
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Reflections: What will I say?
My high school memories are generally good—I was reasonably well-liked, and my grades qualified me to be in the National Honor Society,...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Pet health: Prevent heartworm disease in dogs
Signs that your dog may have heartworms are coughing, labored breathing and exercise intolerance.
Julie L. King, DVM
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Memories from the Homestead: 'Don't Fence Me In'
I would grow to appreciate the tune over the years and fall in love with the Roy Rogers/Dale Evans film of the same name while in high...
John Fullerton
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Dave Says: It’s not about greed, it’s about doing good
If you look back through scripture, you’ll find many of the Bible’s major characters were wealthy people, who understood they were not...
Dave Ramsey
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Stock Market Insights: Sticking to the fundamentals - a steady approach to market volatility
Investors are no different during turbulent markets. When stock prices fall, the headlines are scary, and emotions run high...
Joe Shearer, CPFA
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Feel the sun again
When that bone-chilling winter air hits your face, the sun seems like nothing more than a giant ceiling light up in the sky devoid ...
Tiffany Gravett
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