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BOB BROWN: AGING POETICALLY, PART I

Too often, the human race is a race against time. Until recently, I was a sprinter in this race. Nowadays, blessed by the gift of a long life, my...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Twenty Reasons For Regime Change in Iran

1. The kidnapping of 66 Americans at the U.S. embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: When Is Trump’s Promise To Iran That “Help Is On The Way” Finally Going To Happen?

There was a horrific, chaotic carnage in the streets of Iran during a nationwide protest on January 8...

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

I could not possibly do justice to my first visit a half hour south of...

BOB BROWN: The Triumph of Terrible Feelings Over Judgment

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

The Toilet Sloop’s Farewell Voyage

by John Robinson It was made of maroon-colored, stiff plastic. The hull was about four inches long, and another piece of the same stuff...

Why I Need the Church by Dr. Quigg Lawrence

I need the church because I am naturally spiritually lazy and there is accountability and godly routine to corporate worship and being part...

Saving “Sam”

by Mary Jo Shannon At least once in my lifetime, I have definitely felt the power of God working within me. I have no...

Well, Finally . . . a Nominee!

by Hayden Hollingsworth Or maybe not . . . things could happen. But let’s assume Gov. Romney will make the run.  This is a...

Horsing Around

by Nick Thomas Everyone has a method for picking the winner of the Kentucky Derby. Mine completely ignores form or pedigree, so I wouldn’t...

Nurse, Musician, Educator Knows Her Food

by Frances Stebbins If you've wondered how God's creation connects with good nutrition, you haven't met Laura Pole. The oncology nurse and nutritionist turned folk...