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Seniors, hair loss (4/23/24)Years ago, commercials were filled with men and women with heads full of healthy thick hair. Today, however, that isn’t necessarily true because some women have buzz cuts and many men have none. Yesterday’s full hair wearers are today’s baby-boomers, and shaving a head or wearing hair a lot shorter is, maybe, not by choice, but by necessity because those once gorgeous flocks are now a whole lot thinner. What causes hair loss and how can it be prevented, or at least, slow it down?...
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The Neighborhood Grocery Store (4/20/24)They used to be everywhere. Little grocery stores peppered the landscape of towns across America. Every neighborhood had one. My family owned a small grocery store in Hayti in the late seventies. We were one of many. We not only sold groceries, but a little bit of everything...
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Most Uncommon (4/20/24)Last Sunday, in the Acts 2 reading, Peter was speaking to the crowds from the temple questioning their shallowness and naivety by what the people found so impressive: Peter’s healing of a man who had been lame since birth. St. Peter questioned their credulity because they were missing the life-changing reality that God had broken into His creation according to will of His heavenly Father to fulfill the prophecies of God...
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Whitey Ball (4/20/24)Not many baseball games were televised when I was a kid. Monday Night Baseball was an opportunity to watch baseball, and games were shown on Saturdays and Sundays. However, listening to a St. Louis Cardinal baseball game had its own magic. The Cardinal flagship station, KMOX, was heard on several AM stations. Listening to a Cardinal broadcast in the tractor shed with Daddy or driving around in his pickup, Jack Buck made each Redbird game exciting...
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Is God Your Everything? (4/20/24)King David exhibited a closeness with God which every Christian should desire to possess today. Jehovah God was David’s everything. Two verses particularly portray David’s dependence upon Jehovah for everything. “The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” (Psalms 18:2) “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalms 27:1). ...
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Vitamin D, benefits (4/16/24)The sun provides not only warmth and life to the planet, but it also provides essential vitamins and nutrients for plants to grow and humans to thrive. The body produces Vitamin D as a response to sun exposure, and is essential for strong bones and teeth, the immune system, brain health, and to regulate inflammation. So, are you getting enough sun, if not what is the result of a lack of Vitamin D, and just how much is needed to maintain good health?...
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Fretting (4/13/24)Worrying is addictive. I truly believe that, and like any addiction it can be deadly. Being nervous is a double-edged sword. In some cases it can lead to wise caution or strategic thinking, but it can also give us pointless paranoia, endlessly fretting about things outside of our influence...
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Together In One Place (4/13/24)On the second Sunday of Easter 2024, the book of Acts began with our Lord appearing to many of His trusted followers with startling proof of His resurrection from the dead. He was victorious and had broken into rebellious Man’s corrupted kingdom. He came to defeat sin, death, and the devil for His repentant, yet still sinful human creation. ...
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Coming Attractions (4/13/24)Coming attractions are produced to entice viewers to return to the movie theater for another full cinema experience. These movie trailers are shown before the feature film commences to a captive audience. Actually, some movie attendees are still being seated, getting snacks, or getting the last phone call or Facebook check-in out of the way. ...
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Alzheimer’s, new hope (4/9/24)Nearly everyone has known someone, directly or indirectly, who has or had Alzheimer’s or dementia. It is almost unescapable today since approximately 6.7 million older Americans are living with the disease. For 120 years, Alzheimer’s has been researched and progress made, but well before it was discovered, the history of dementia could be traced back to the Greco-Roman period...
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Here comes the Eclipse (4/6/24)It’s finally here. The Eclipse weekend is upon us. I must admit I’m looking forward to all the entertainment and events that will surround this phenomenon, however, I’m not really that excited about the eclipse itself. For those of you that are, wonderful, enjoy the dark moment...
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Selection Reasons (4/6/24)Looking at all the tables of books ready for the Book Sale, I tried to think of the reasons why I would pick up a book. Some reasons are obvious while others are quite illogical. Many books have creative covers much like a trailer for a movie. Titles are often eye-catching just daring you to pick up the book. ...
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When Seeing Is Not Believing (4/6/24)Jesus appeared to His disciples the week of His resurrection. The disciples were hiding from unbelieving, establishment Jews—the leading enemies of Jesus the Christ. They were now after His followers, so the disciples were hiding behind a locked door. ...
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God's Old People (4/6/24)I have always loved old people. I loved my grandparents when a child. In preaching the gospel, I have known some wonderful old people. A congregation would not be complete without older people who are so good about taking the time to make you feel special, and who share their wisdom and experience with those who have not lived as long as they have...
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Potassium is essential (4/2/24)Potassium is an important mineral that is needed for the functioning of all cells. It regulates the heartbeat, ensures proper function of the muscles and nerves, and is vital to producing protein and metabolizing carbohydrates. But what happens when that mineral is depleted, and what can be done to prevent it?...
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Kids say the darndest things...in church (3/30/24)A few weeks ago I presented a column featuring funny excuses kids come up with for missing school. It was a huge hit. I had many calls, texts, and emails from readers stating how much they enjoyed it. Here’s another go at our children as they comment on church services...
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Easter Frocks and Books (3/30/24)When I was a kid, my mama worked so hard to make Easter significant! There were no excuses for missing Easter services (actually she did not tolerate any excuses on any given Sunday)! Mama would find just the right dresses for us girls, and the suit in a coordinating color for my brother. ...
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Known Unto God Are All His Works (3/30/24)“Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.” (Acts 15:18) God had a wondrous plan even before the world began which only He knew. His plan was a mystery to man until God revealed it completely in the gospel of Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:7-10) “According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Ephesians 3:11) We will examine a couple of things in His great plan...
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Joy (3/23/24)For many years my day started with high-fives and hugs. That’s right. Smiling faces and shouts of good morning greeted me when I entered my job. I worked in and managed Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF) for the developmentally disabled. It was a special time in my life, filled with experiences I’ll never forget...
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Following Jesus (3/23/24)A catechumen (a person studying God’s Word, preparing for membership in a church recently asked about the Lenten season, specifically asking why we Christians should repent (turn from our sins after asking for God’s forgiveness): “Does it really have to be daily?” Asking him a few questions revealed to him that he suffers from a sinful nature that all of us possess which results in our un-Godly thoughts, words, and deeds. ...
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April Anticipation (3/23/24)Anticipation is a powerful feeling. Think of how you felt the last time you were really looking forward to something or how you felt the night before a holiday or birthday as a kid. The sense of giddy excitement that comes with looking forward to something can help you feel more capable of dealing with daily life...
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A Letter from Elijah (3/23/24)How would you feel if you received a letter in the mail from “Elijah, the Tishbite”? I would have to say I would feel a little nervous. How about you? Elijah challenged four hundred priests of the idol god Baal to a contest in 1 Kings 18:21-39. When the god Baal failed to send fire from heaven to consume his sacrifice, Elijah’s God immediately sent fire from heaven when Elijah prayed to Him. ...
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Seniors, don’t miss the dance (3/19/24)If music can soothe the savage breast, just think what adding a dance step or two can do for you. For me, plugging in music from the 50s and 60s while cleaning helps to complete the job quicker. Music affects the body and mind in so many ways, immediately my feet begin to move, my heart grows lighter, and next thing you know, I’m singing to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and dancing with the broom or a mop. ...
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Food for thought (3/16/24)There’s a lot of talk on social media about the poor health inspections some of our local restaurants have received. A few observations and a little opinion follows. First off, I didn’t quite understand all the uproar due to the fact that those inspection reports have been available to the public for years on the Dunklin County Health Department’s website under the environmental health section...
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We Are Not Able (3/16/24)Some Church bodies require their youth—usually between the ages of 12 to 14—to enroll in what is sometimes called a Catechism class, usually lasting from two to four years in which the students learn about Christianity, studying it in some detail, especially the Holy Bible. ...
Opinion
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Laura FordAging Gracefully
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The Answer manThe Answer Man
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At Your ServiceAt Your Service
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Mike MilamAt Your Service
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Christy MercerAt Your Service
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Laveta LockridgeAt Your Service
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Mariann WrightAt Your Service
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Richard RickmanAt Your Service
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Jeff DorrisDeliberations from Dorris
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Graham A ColditzFor Your Health