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Been Thinkin' About... No place, one place
Culture is a weird word, a word denoting something high brow, something with snooty people and fine pearls.
Joshua Heston
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Is a 'mob' an example of 'Democracy?'
In a pure democracy, this means that the decisions made by more than half of the people govern all.
Gary J. Groman
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Healing comes in waves
If you have been reading my articles for a while, you know that I absolutely love being a mother.
Heather Haygood
3 min read
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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
3 min read
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The joke was on us
For over two weeks, those of us working in the building each day dutifully placed our outgoing mail into the U.S. Postal Service box...
Laurie Lemke Thompson
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Love your wife
At the family reunion, three generations sat enjoying their time together. As they talked and laughed the conversation turned serious...
Tim Kidwell
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Train Up a Child: Children need to learn personal responsibility
Children need to be taught at an early age to accept personal responsibility as citizens for self and others.
Pat Lamb
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Dave Says: When you know better, do better
But it seems like there’s still a cloud hanging over my head from all my bad decisions. How do I stop obsessing...
Dave Ramsey
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Health benefits from capsaicin [Part 2]
Of the many benefits of consuming capsaicin, few have been reverted as much as its powerful effect against cancer!
Jody Johnson Godfrey
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Smoking' out the worms
If you listen to some of the so-called experts, they want you to buy and use a chemical. My advice is, stay away from chemicals!
Larry Dablemont
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Been Thinkin' About...Farmer, pastor, man
The summer morning sun is bright and hazy. There's fog in the North valley. From somewhere comes the smell of sausage gravy and maybe...
Joshua Heston
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Memories from the Homestead: Remembering Ken Curtis (part 2 of 2)
While on the trip, Ken was asked to temporarily fill in with the Pioneers since their tenor vocalist Lloyd Perryman had to rush back...
John Fullerton
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Reflections: Community matters, continued
I’ve thought a lot about the benefits I get through Christian community—encouragement, accountability and more...
Cynthia J. Thomas
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Capsicum health benefits: What's all the fuss about? [part 1 of 2]
The common ingredient in many varieties of the chili peppers is “Capsaicin,” which is responsible for the pungency or “hot” flavor along...
Jody Johnson Godfrey
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Train Up a Child: Parents, kids and public places
Parents need to understand that they are totally responsible for the behavior of their children.
Pat Lamb
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Stock Market Insights: Stocks surge despite Trump assassination attempt
Nothing is deterring this stock market. On the Monday after the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania...
Dr. Richard Baker
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Upcoming interviews and 'Supreme Immunity'
We talked about meeting on August 19 so I can learn more about his attitude toward conservation issues in Missouri, and I will report...
Larry Dablemont
4 min read
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Evangelist Tim Kidwell...
What if Jesus were running as a candidate? Would you vote for Him? Think about it. The majority of people will always reject Jesus...
Tim Kidwell
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Memories from the Homestead: Remembering Ken Curtis [Part One, 1916 - 1949]
The entire family was musical. Dan played fiddle and Nellie the pump organ. Curtis played clarinet in school.
John Fullerton
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Area Entertainment: One Night with Bohemian Queen
This band did a fantastic job of portraying the original group.
Luanna Fullerton
4 min read
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