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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 and 9. Tens of thousands of unarmed protesters were shot dead in an indiscriminate slaughter...

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,...

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,...

DEVOTIONAL: Seek Peace And Prosperity For Your City

Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you (...) Jeremiah 29:7a (NIV) Many know the promise of Jeremiah 29:11,...

RANDY HUFF: Ode To A Four-Legged Gift

Somewhere in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky a puppy was born. No one knows where, except God, and I am sure He gave attention...

SERWAN ZANGANA: Cobb Refrains From City Council Vote on Pay Increase But Shares Dishonest Intentions

The Roanoke City Council has always reminded me of most of the Iraqi officials regarding their work ethics, obligation of duty, and the promises...

BOB BROWN: Why I Love The Jews

I wrote Kindness, Dignity, and Respect (2023) to share my Christian testimony, as honestly as if I were a sworn witness testifying in a...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Joe Must Go! Joe Must Go!

I take no joy in writing about the cognitive decline of a sitting U.S. president. However, after Biden's debate debacle with Donald Trump on...

MELINDA MYERS: Prune Raspberries For An Abundant Harvest

A bit of summer pruning goes a long way to keeping your raspberries healthy and productive.  So, get out the mosquito netting, long sleeves,...