Reflections: Learning from Daniel
In Daniel chapter 1, we read the young Israelites were given Babylonian food. From Daniel’s concern, we can assume the meat was offered...
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: Area history and stories at Nov. 14 Learning on Wednesday
The McGills are not new to Ozarks storytelling; they have authored or contributed to several books including “Branson’s Entertainment...
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Older and more compassionate
Researching that topic led to thinking about how my own life has been impacted by the wisdom of parents and grandparents, both in spiritual
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Obedience during exile
The theme continues through the New Testament, starting with Jesus’ words recorded in Acts 1:8. After the resurrection, the disciples...
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: 'Pilgrim's Progress' many ways
I’ve been thinking about John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” This may be due in part to checking my calendar to attend the excellent...
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: National World War II Museum offers great resources
The currently available podcast series seems particularly timely: “Antisemitism: The Fight in WWII America.” This five-part series hosted...
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Finding good in all things
Thanks to Facebook memories, I realized several of those challenging times have occurred during October. In my mind, I returned to 2011...
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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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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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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: The President and the Printer
President Reagan didn’t have it easy during his early years, including an irresponsible father, but as a young teen...
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Faithful at the tent
Mention Joshua, and people may think of the miraculous Jordan River crossing or the walls of Jericho crashing down.
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Pray, and keep praying
Calling out to God on behalf of others is referred to as prayer of intercession, faithfully asking the Lord to meet the needs of another...
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Which kind of wisdom?
James’ early readers likely included farmers, business owners and others who possessed skill and knowledge, but his letter indicates there..
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: 'Hillbilly Elegy'
The thing that impressed me the most from his book was how someone from his background of family disfunction, addiction and poverty could...
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Am I being punished?
What about Paul’s “thorn?” He pleaded with God to remove it, but God’s answer? “My grace is sufficient.”
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Consider the context
Only after reminding his readers the importance of contentment did he pen or dictate, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me...
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Know about God, or worship God
This makes me wonder, in the earlier incident, was Nebuchadnezzar truly impacted, or merely impressed?
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reader's Corner: Meet author Nicole Sager
Sager primarily writes inspirational fantasy for young adults, although her stories have been enjoyed and reviewed by readers of all ages...
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Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Power and responsibility
So, how does this tie in with the elections? Take a look at the previous chapter, when Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s dream...
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