Opinion
Jacob Brower: The question I asked and how it went national
There’s a rule I’ve come to believe in over the years — something I call the Gas Cap Rule: when something isn’t working, start with the most obvious explanation first.
Kyle Troutman: Old jail hullabaloo
Hullabaloo is one of my favorite words. The dictionary defines it as a commotion or fuss — I can define it as last Thursday.
Scott Mitchell: Why did Jesus speak in parables?
One of the most awesome aspects of Jesus’ preaching is His common use of parables — simple, everyday stories that carried profound spiritual truths.
Lynn Hilburn: Barry County History Part II: Land
The story of land in early America is a tale of ambition, conflict, and governance.
Kyle Troutman: ‘Worst Day’ behind us
Can you recall your worst day ever? My wife, Jordan, and I heard recently a story about a family who celebrates them. More on that in a bit.
Randy Crane: Living the Christian life
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7.
Cindy & John Krzoz: Citizens Academy shaped view of Sheriff’s Office
Dear Editor: About 8 weeks ago, I read in the paper about the Barry County Sheriffs Citizen Police Academy. We responded and supplied our application to the Sheriff. We were accepted and attended the classes given on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m.
Janet Mills: Flowers fade, but the Word endures
Not long ago, I stood reflecting at the edge of a once glorious iris bed, now a tangle of drooping stems and withered blooms.
Terry Held: Parlez-Vous Cassville?
There’s a special kind of grace in being accepted someplace where, by all appearances, you don’t quite belong.
