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I-70 Sports Link: KC Chiefs & KC Royals
Panic settled upon me after hearing how driven the state of Kansas has become in its effort to lure, entice, kidnap the KC Chiefs across state lines. Wouldn’t that be a… Read more
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Two sides of greatest gift: Giving love, receiving love
During the past few months, I have had the honor of officiating at two funerals, and yesterday I attended a third funeral. There is one resounding principle that keeps ringing in… Read more
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Voting Election 2024
For months I have struggled with how to manage this election. I have hesitated to share my opinion because I try to respect others’ personal opinions, but I also have a… Read more
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Open Letter to Voters
Dear American Voters, On Tuesday, August 6, we go to the polls, not for a general election but for the primary elections. Before you begin voting, think carefully about the nation… Read more
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Diving in with thoughts
A few months ago, I wrote a piece and decided I needed to share it with my Congressman for a fair opportunity to reply. Therefore, I wrote my Congressman a… Read more
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Time to review Missouri’s school calendar
The frigid, snowy, icy start of 2024 is causing havoc with the Missouri schools. In three weeks and heading into a fourth, schools have not been in session with any consistency.… Read more
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Looking for an American President
Have you ever considered how a help wanted ad would read for the next American President? I did. Let me begin with who I am: a Midwestern female who grew up on… Read more
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Advent Thoughts: Week 4
Today is Christmas Eve and the fourth Sunday in Advent. Not much time between today and tomorrow, Christmas Day, which ends Advent, therefore, we finish Matt Rawle’s Experiencing Christmas: Christ in the… Read more
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Advent Reflections: Week 3
Here it is the third week of Advent and the last week to do all those holiday chores of which baking is probably my favorite. Baking those cookies, breads, and meals… Read more
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Advent Thoughts: Week 2
Welcome to the second week of Advent. The first week the theme is hope. The second week focuses on peace; and this year we know peace is fragile as we witness the… Read more
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Advent Thoughts: Week 1
Earlier this fall, I began reading Richard Rohr’s The Universal Christ. I found myself reading what I have long believed—Christ is everywhere! Therefore, when I started looking for an Advent reading, this… Read more
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