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Breakfast at Tiffany's: A pond or a stream?
We will never be exempt from temptation until we are in heaven, but God has given every tool necessary to combat it.

Tiffany Gravett
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The generosity effect
Ted Horn was the owner of the Dixie Diner and a man with a big smile and an even bigger heart. It is said that the eyes are the window...

Dave Ramsey
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Day one at the Battle of Shiloh: A Yankee nightmare
On April 6 and 7,1862, two armies fought on the banks of the Tennessee River in a bloodbath that saw as many casualties as the Battle of...

Bob Ford
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: There one went – a roadrunner
There isn’t a lot known about roadrunners. They seldom fly and don’t get but a few feet off the ground, seldom going more than 20 yards...

Larry Dablemont
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Reader's Corner: Memoir of a World War II POW
From her father’s stories and memories, Ritchie has crafted the story of inhumane, degrading treatment he suffered ...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Memories from the Homestead: The Iron Horse opened us to the world
That railroad would become the line that brought all of the fans and readers to our Roark Valley to see the Shepherd of the Hills...

John Fullerton
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Are you creating precious memories?
The time came when we had to take our girls to the airport so they could return home to Florida. My wife said her “goodbyes” at the curb...

Tim Kidwell
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E-Cigs: Not an improvement
Acute nicotine exposure can be toxic or fatal depending upon the amount and/or age and size of the child who swallows...

Jody Johnson Godfrey
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Been Thinkin' About...Broken sky promises
The back patio overlooked the park, both careful cement and proper green a testament to aging suburbia. Maples and fir frame the sky...

Joshua Heston
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The science of gratitude
Complaining is also quite literally bad for your health. Research from Stanford University has shown that complaining shrinks the...

Heather Haygood
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Reflections: Come as a child
Although tempted to just explain that cars sometimes require repair, I prayed that God would help us identify the problem...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Illegal aliens have rights; stop them at the border!
Two principles, Republican Government and the rule of law, form the foundation for the government of the United States.

Gary J. Groman
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Stock Market Insights: Post-election outlook – Historical trends and future investment strategies
While we are just over a week removed from Election Day, the clouds of uncertainty seemed to part as Donald Trump was decisively elected...

Dr. Richard Baker
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Dave Says: Keep a boundary in place
There’s nothing inherently wrong with getting a better interest rate, but when everything is all lumped together it can become easy...

Dave Ramsey
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Is it art or pornography?
The human body is a beautiful part of God’s creation. But God has determined when, where and how the revealing of nakedness is pure...

Tim Kidwell
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Memories from the Homestead: Remembering Monte Hale and 'Home on the Range'
Hale definitely came into the business with a splash, but slightly late in the game. When Gene Autry left Republic Pictures for Columbia..

John Fullerton
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Stock Market Insights: The Trump Effect 2.0 – How a presidential return could reshape markets
Trump's presidential victory has put additional pressure on rates, as evidenced by the historic move to higher Treasury yields...

Dr. Richard Baker
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Who's got your back: Hill Family Chiropractic
Have you ever visited a chiropractor? If not, this could be your opportunity. At HFC Dr. Jerod Hill, D.C., Dr. Matt Novellano and...

Rose Buckles
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Why do we still pollute ourselves...and others?
Many who take the first puff have no intention of making it a lifelong habit as they just don’t understand how addictive it is.

Jody Johnson Godfrey
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Don't forget to breathe
I do not need to say yes to every opportunity, party, brunch, or request that my children, husband, or extended family make.

Heather Haygood
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