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Nehemiah 8:10 - Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
One of my favorite Bible stories occurs in 2 Chronicles 20 where a vast army from Ammon, Moab, and...
At the Capitol, we’ve been getting a lot of visitors this year, and meeting with guests is one of my favorite parts of the job. I’ve been talking with folks from back home who are advocating for their occupations and other interests, including: farming; banking; and health care (both short and...
We’ve reached the halfway mark in the 2023 legislative session. On March 8, the Missouri Senate adjourned to begin its annual “spring break.” Although we call it a break, this mid-session week off is anything but. I’ll spend the week making my way around the 33rd District, meeting with...
Isaiah 61:1-2 - The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me; he has sent me to preach glad tidings to the poor, to heal the broken in heart, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind; 2 to declare the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of...
Mr. Townsend, I wanted to thank you for your recent "Letter to the Editor," and I wanted to take an opportunity to try to address some of your concerns. Because you have focused on several items in your penned letter, I will attempt to respond to each of them. As it pertains to your lack of...
During the past two years, I’ve watched the Biden Administration do almost everything possible to lower the quality of living for all citizens, and destroy our Nation. As a man who loves our country, I can’t understand the apathy of my fellow citizens. Our Military exists to protect our Nation,...
Four proposed Senate bills aim to restrict foreign ownership of Missouri land.
The Senate Select Committee on the Protection of Missouri Assets from Foreign Adversaries heard testimony about the four bills Wednesday.
Some of the proposed Senate bills would eliminate all foreign ownership of...
In the early years of the 20th century, America could be seen as a nation clearly divided between haves and have-nots. People who lived in cities had electricity, while rural folks did not. The lifestyles of these two Americas could not have been more different. While city dwellers enjoyed...
Ezra 3:11-12 "And they answered each other with praise and thanksgiving to the Lord, saying, For it is good, for his mercy to Israel endures forever. And all the people shouted with a loud voice to praise the Lord at the laying the foundation of the house of the Lord. 12 But many of the priests...
A spring book sale is going on now through the end of March. We're featuring books on gardening, health, and the outdoors, but we have books of all kinds. Fill a bag for only $5.
And speaking of the outdoors, if you're interested in fly-fishing, on March 10 at 10am, the library is hosting a Fly...