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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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Acts 2:1-21 details the coming of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ followers after he ascended into heaven. On the Day of Pentecost, people heard and understood for themselves the good news of Jesus …
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By Diane Cooke, Pastor,
Willow Springs & Mtn. View Presbyterian Churches
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6/4/25
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Sakichi Toyoda was born February 14, 1867, in a remote farming community in Japan. His dad was not a farmer but a carpenter who loved to tinker with things. Sakichi was like his father and would …
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By Tim Richards
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6/4/25
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I remember an acquaintance of mine sharing a story that led to him becoming successful in sales. He was not happy with his job, so he told his boss he wanted out of sales. The boss said he …
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By Kent Wilfong, Pastor,
Alton & Doniphan Methodist Churches
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5/28/25
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“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” (Psalm 28:7, NIV)
Our God wants us to …
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By Diane Cooke, Pastor,
Willow Springs & Mtn. View Presbyterian Churches
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5/28/25
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Genesis 2:20: “And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper for him.”
Before …
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By Edwin Woolsey
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5/28/25
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It seems to me that more and more people are getting interested in the New Testament Book, “The Revelation to John.” You probably know it as the book Revelations. It stands as the only …
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By Kent Wilfong, Pastor,
Alton & Doniphan Methodist Churches
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5/14/25
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During the oil crises and embargo in the 1970s, Dutch researchers began evaluating their country’s energy consumption. They discovered houses in one Amsterdam suburb used 30% less energy than …
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By Tim Richards
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5/14/25
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Acts 4:12: “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
Speaking to the Sanhedrin in the company of …
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By Edwin Woolsey
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5/14/25
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Little children sing, “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so,” and we know it is true. The steadfast love of God is affirmed in the Old Testament (Psalm 36, 136) and the …
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By Diane Cooke, Pastor,
Willow Springs & Mountain View Presbyterian Churches
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5/14/25
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Discouragement. Lately, we are discouraged about many things…the economy, our nation’s political future, and the divisiveness all around us. Being discouraged robs us of joy and makes us …
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By Diane Cooke, Pastor,
Willow Springs & Mountain View Presbyterian Churches
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5/7/25
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On May 25, 1979, Dennis Waitley was running late to catch a flight from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to Los Angeles, where he was scheduled to speak. He knew he was cutting it …
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By Tim Richards
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5/7/25
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The next few weeks are going to be very significant for a very large portion of our population. Regardless of where you read this article, there is a pretty good chance that the school near you is …
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By Kent Wilfong, Pastor,
Alton & Doniphan Methodist Churches
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4/30/25
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This week several of my friends have experienced medical issues. I am grateful for all the help they have received from healthcare professionals and effective medicines. The loving concern of family …
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By Diane Cooke, Pastor,
Willow Springs & Mtn. View Presbyterian Churches
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4/30/25
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Jeremiah 45:5: “Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don’t do it! I will bring great disaster upon all these people; but I will give you your life as a reward wherever you go. I, …
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By Edwin Woolsey
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4/30/25
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The Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri, which includes West Plains, will ordain and consecrate the Very Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux as its ninth bishop on Saturday in a service at Grace and Holy Trinity …
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4/29/25
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The Stuart Union Cemetery board will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Stuart Union Church.
The church is located at 13612 County Road 8110; from West Plains go 9 miles south down …
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4/29/25
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