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Joshua Heston
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Been Thinkin' About...The arc of the moon
The day is dying. Late evening sun traces over top tree rafters of the grand old maples in the yard, the day's hazy orange light...
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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.
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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...
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Gary J. Groman
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Yesteryear echoes: Revised proposed smoking ordinance is worth puffing on
“Then why go through this process?” “To come up with a SBO that fits Branson, its businesses, citizens and tourism industry.”
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Tiffany Gravett
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Out of the mouths of babes...
My daughter was at martial arts practice, and the instructor told them it was time to pair up and start sparring. She yelled out...
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Tiffany Gravett
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Breakfast at Tiffany's: 'My Something Better'
You see, both of us had baggage, hurts and broken hearts. We still held onto our faith in Jesus Christ, but were almost at the end of...
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Larry Dablemont
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Who wants a used mower?
I’d go back to the pool hall after a haircut, and the old men would all have some kind of smart-aleck remark about how much lower my ears...
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Jody Johnson Godfrey
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The navigationally challenged: Cut us a break
I suppose there are different levels of this affliction. I am fine in my own community going to a new place as many folks can help ...
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Heather Haygood
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Forgive
Forgiveness means that you are letting go. You are not attached to the outcome. You are releasing yourself from the pain of affliction.
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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...
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Tim Kidwell
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Are you guilty of cherry picking?
God condemns “cherry-picking” in this sense. In fact, the blood of lost souls will be upon those who fail to teach the “whole counsel” ...
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Gary J. Groman
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An Ole Seagull's Primary Fork on the Trail of Life
Some are minor forks and lead back to the main Trail, but there will be one Primary Fork at a time, with its own forks along the way...
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John Fullerton
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Memories from the Homestead: Authentic Ozarks hillbillies - the Weaver Brothers and Elviry
During the 1920s the Weaver Brothers and Elviry act really took off, as they performed in front of large audiences. In 1923 Leon and June...
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Joshua Heston
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Been Thinkin' About...Empty chalk spaces
Rain is the bane of festivals and I sweated that whole Friday, day before StateoftheOzarks Fest '24. Also, sweated literally.
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Dave Ramsey
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Dave Says...
It’s not unusual for pros who flip houses to look at 100 or more properties to buy just one. It’s not an easy way to make money...
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Dr. Richard Baker
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Stock Market Insights: The Fed's bold cut - effects and expectations
The rate cut helps some and hurts others. When rates are lowered, Americans with credit cards or other debts pay less interest...
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Bob Ford
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How a K-State watering hole in Aggieville saved a downed airman's life
On May 10, 1972, Locher and his pilot Major Roger Lodge, part of the 555th, “Triple Nickel” squadron, took off with three other F4s...
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Luanna Fullerton
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Area Entertainment: 'Lightkeepers, A New Musical'
One day in the midst of a terrible storm, two women arrive with a secret mission of their own. As relationships develop...
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Luanna Fullerton
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Area Entertainment: I was 'STUNG & BUZZED' in this interview
Truett was born in Alabama to his dad, a Korean War veteran, a police captain, who was also a funeral director and embalmer; his mom was...
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Luanna Fullerton
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Perfect weekend at Shepherd's Craft Fair
A fabulous lineup of local and regional musicians with huge followings performed all three days as well.
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