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  • 020213 Faith 1.jpg Country preacher marks half century at same church

    In this day of mega churches and evangelists preaching the word of God over airwaves throughout the world, J.R. Burr begs to differ. Last month, Burr, 78, marked his 50th anniversary as minister of Stark City Church of Christ.

    February 4, 2013 1 Photo

  • Faith_St Ann 3.jpg Carthage Catholic church to mark anniversaries of parish, school

    Ulysses S. Grant was re-elected as president, George Brayton patented the gasoline-powered engine and Britain handed over $15 million to the United States for damages during the Civil War, which had ended seven years before.

    January 28, 2013 2 Photos

  • David Yount: Feedback critical part of growth

    Children are constantly tested by their teachers, physically and mentally, against arbitrary standards, and are judged even more severely by their peers. Youth favors popularity as athletes, scholars and cheerleaders. The vast majority of us, as children, can't compete successfully in those arenas.

    January 21, 2013

  • Motivational speaker brings message of inspiration to Joplin

    As Joplin residents continue to overcome the devastation wrought by the 2011 tornado, David Ring continues his journey of hope, just as he has for the past 40 years.

    January 21, 2013

  • 022512_craig-tally-new-NEW.jpg Craig Tally: Epiphany provides direction

    Sunday past was Epiphany Sunday. Epiphany, for most of us in the West, is recognized on the sixth day of January. The term "epiphany" is derived from a Greek word meaning "manifestation" or "revelation."

    January 14, 2013 1 Photo

  • 011913-Faith-2.jpg Mission minded: Man works with World Mission Builders

    Bob Mitchell, a retired engineer with a university degree in physics, will tell you he meets the requirements of a volunteer with World Mission Builders.

    January 14, 2013 1 Photo

  • David Yount: Blessings of hope for 2013

    A beast passes its life in the present tense, whereas we humans live simultaneously in the past, present and future -- creatures of anxiety, remembrance and hope. The beast in "Beauty and the Beast" was a notable exception. The victim of enchantment, he required hope and love to return to human form.

    January 7, 2013

  • 010513 Faith 2.jpg Church takes steps toward helping single mothers

    It first came to the attention of Terri Haywood shortly after the 2011 tornado. The plight of a single mother could be no more evident to the Royal Heights United Methodist Church pastor than that of one Joplin woman who lost her husband, home and car to the tornado. In addition, the new single mom was left with four children to raise on her own.

    January 7, 2013 1 Photo

  • 022512_craig-tally-new-NEW.jpg Craig Tally: Words futile in moments of emotional pain

    We do much better with "timely" death. We can speak comfortably and honestly to those who have lost a spouse or a parent whose time had come. But we search desperately for the right things to say when death comes much too early.

    December 31, 2012 1 Photo

  • Help for tornado victims highlighted in 2012

    Joplin-area residents, as a strong show of Christian love and their faith in God, overwhelmingly extended their help to tornado victims well into 2012 -- a year and a half after it touched down.

    December 31, 2012

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