Ozarks Christian Academy officials have announced the launch of its new Early Learning Center, designed to provide exceptional care and education for children starting at age 1.
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7/8/25
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Shilo Baptist Church in Rover invites all to its vacation Bible school, to be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 20 through 24.
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7/8/25
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Have you ever considered the cost of Discipleship? I mean, what does it take to follow Christ to where He would have you to be? Luke 9:51-62 is a very good explanation of what to expect when following Christ.
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By Kent Wilfong, Pastor,
Alton & Doniphan Methodist Churche
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7/2/25
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Exodus 2:12 & 15: “After looking in all directions to make sure no one was watching, Moses killed the Egyptian and hid the body in the sand …. Pharaoh heard what happened, and he tried to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and went to live in the land of Midian.”
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By Edwin Woolsey
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7/2/25
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The word “disciple” may be defined as a “follower or student of a teacher or leader.” Jesus’ disciples sought to learn from his teachings and to follow his example.
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By Diane Cooke, Pastor,
Willow Springs & Mountain View Presbyterian Churches
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7/2/25
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More than 30 years ago, I purchased a large box of old Reader’s Digest magazines, some of which dated back to the late 1940s and early 1950s. It was a treasure trove of remarkable stories.
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By Tim Richards
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7/1/25
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Both of my children sang in choirs at school, church and college. They received vocal training in school, and I enjoyed many excellent choir concerts in which they participated.
The beauty …
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By Diane Cooke, Pastor,
Willow Springs and Mountain View Presbyterian Churches
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6/25/25
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In his book "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", Douglas Adams describes the guide as having in comforting letters the words “Don’t Panic” on the back cover. Although the book itself …
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By Kent Wilfong, Pastor,
Alton & Doniphan United Methodist Churches
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6/25/25
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Ezekiel 38:2: "Son of man, set your face against China, and against the land of Mongolia, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him." (from the Lamsa Bible)
Other English …
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By Edwin Woolsey
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6/25/25
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One Saturday, a little boy spent his entire morning playing in a sandbox. He used a plastic bucket and shovel to create roads and even a tunnel for his toy cars and trucks. He soon discovered a large …
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By Tim Richards
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6/24/25
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The community is invited to join the Ozark Christian Tabernacle congregation for Open Heaven Worship Night at 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the tabernacle, 780 Kentucky Ave. in West Plains.
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6/24/25
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Elijah got Jezebel really mad. I’m talking rip snorting, shooting mad. She put a death sentence on the head of Elijah, and for what? Because the God he serves won a contest. Check out 1 Kings …
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By Kent Wilfong, Pastor,
Alton & Doniphan United Methodist Churches
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6/18/25
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The dictionary tells us that courage is the ability to face fear, danger, or adversity. Yet for Christians, it is more than that.
Strengthened by faith and trust in God, for us it is the …
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6/18/25
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In May, wealthy businessman Robert Hale, Jr., addressed 1,200 university graduates. He told them, “These trying times have heightened the need for sharing, caring and giving. [My wife and I] …
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By Tim Richards
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6/18/25
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(Daniel 12:4, 9 and 13): But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will go here and there to increase knowledge …. Go your way, Daniel, because …
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By Edwin Woolsey
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6/18/25
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As I sit writing this article, I am between two significant celebrations of the Church. Last week, June 8, was Pentecost Sunday. This is often considered the birthday of the Church where the Holy …
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By Kent Wilfong, Pastor,
Alton & Doniphan United Methodist Churches
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6/11/25
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Sometimes it seems we spend a lot of time waiting.
We wait for our turn in line at the grocery store. We wait at the red light at the intersection. We wait to be called to see the doctor …
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By Diane Cooke, Pastor,
Willow Springs & Mountain View Presbyterian Churches
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6/11/25
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Best-selling child psychologist and author Dr. James Dobson released his first book, Dare to Discipline, in 1970. It suggests parents must provide children with firm, loving, consistent discipline.
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By Tim Richards
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6/11/25
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First Freewill Baptist Church, 1814 County Road 6460, invites the community to attend a concert given by Steve Ladd at 6 p.m. June 21.
Ladd, formerly affiliated with Gold City, The Anchormen and …
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6/11/25
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