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FRED FIRST: Missouri’s Capitol City: First-Time Tourist

I could not possibly do justice to my first visit a half hour south of home to the Missouri Capitol Building in Jefferson City yesterday. But I will go...

BOB BROWN: The Triumph of Terrible Feelings Over Judgment

Today, our way of life is dominated by powerful, fast-moving, extreme emotions — especially anger,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: President Trump Owes The UK An Apology

I read a disturbing and disquieting article in the New York Times on January 23 entitled,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) Is a Defeatist

I read an article in the New York Post by Emily Crane on January 26 entitled,...

BOB BROWN: Loss of the Sense of the Sacred

During World War II, men went to war and women went to work. But where...

SCOTT DREYER: Why Are So Few People Asking These Questions? (Part 1)

The person who tells one side of a story seems right, until someone else comes and asks questions.  --Proverbs 18:17  (NCV) As a teacher since...

LUCKY GARVIN: The Tale Of The Ugly Christmas Tree

All Christmas trees are beautiful aren’t they? My wife, Sabrina, looked at the artificial Christmas tree and shuddered. “That thing’s been in my family...

SCOTT DREYER: The Mission Critical Importance of Election Integrity

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it (....)  -I Corinthians 12:26a Based on our interests and jobs, we all focus on different things....

DEBORAH FAIRCHILD: 4 Tips For Ambitious Young Women At The Dawn Of Their Careers

The COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a double whammy for young women eager to launch their careers. Young people in general have had their job...

MELINDA MYERS: Dress Up Your Landscape with Winter-Inspired Container Gardens

Clear out your fall containers and make room for some winter greenery.  These planters are sure to brighten those dreary winter days and add...

SCOTT DREYER: When Green is Yellow and Some Votes Count More

Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet...