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John Smart

Can't I just get a break?

How do we cope with the struggles we face in life everyday. The Linn County Journal's new columnist has some suggestions. (Wix file...

Dr. Bascom Ratliff

An inconvenient biblical truth

(Wix file photo) Matters of Faith By Dr. Bascom Ratliff Pastor, Parker/Beagle/Fontana United Methodist Churches Scripture: Matthew 7:...

Dr. Bascom Ratliff

Are we believers or bystanders?

(Wix file photo) Matters of Faith By Dr. Bascom Ratliff Pastor, Beagle/Fontana/Parker United Methodist Churches I recently received a...

Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson, Country Notebook

The joy of being an Extension Master Gardener

Country Notebook By Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson Recently I took a trip down memory lane going back to the fall of 2010. I had retired in...

Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson, Country Notebook

Keeping the Commandments

Country Notebook By Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson Every ten seconds I can see one or more of my grandchildren. The photo currently on...

Dr. Bascom Ratliff

Harry’s unfinished business

Matters of Faith By Dr. Bascom Ratliff Pastor, Parker/Beagle/Fontana United Methodist Churches As Harry was having his second cup of...

Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson, Country Notebook

Flags and Fathers

Country Notebook By Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson Flags on flagpoles line the cemetery where my father-in-law is buried. Each flagpole...

Matters of Faith

Edna & Rose

Matters of Faith By Dr. Bascom Ratliff Pastor, Parker/Beagle/Fontana United Methodist Churches (Note: This story is based on actual...

Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson, Country Notebook

A Turtle's Life

An Ornate Box Turtle, the official reptile of Kansas, sets an example by sticking out its neck and plodding forward. (Jennifernish/...

Dr. Bascom Ratliff

The lost sheep

Matters of Faith By Bascom Ratliff Pastor, Parker/Fontan/Beagle United Methodist Churches George woke up after a troubled night and...

Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson, Country Notebook

The final sunset over Grandma's house

The old Nebraska farm house was already deteriorating, but it was site of many memories for the family. (Photos by Rogene "Jeannie"...

Matters of Faith

First Class

Matters of Faith By Bascom Ratliff Pastor, Parker, Beagle, Fontana United Methodist Churches The inspiration for today’s message is from:...

Matters of Faith

A small death

Matters of Faith By Dr. Bascom Ratliff Pastor, Parker/Beagle/Fontana United Methodist Churches The inspiration for today’s message is...

Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson, Country Notebook

A Dog’s Life

Country Notebook By Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson Being a dog, at least in my home, must be a lot easier than being a human trying to stand...

Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson, Country Notebook

How will you be remembered?

Country Notebook By Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson In a small town cemetery in south-central Nebraska, my name is engraved on a granite...

Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson, Country Notebook

Meet Estabon

Country Notebook By Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson What a difference a month can make. Approximately four weeks ago, I wrote a story called...

Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson, Country Notebook

Becoming Real

Country Notebook By Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson “And when you are REAL, shabbiness doesn’t matter.” “What is real?” “Real isn’t how you...

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