A short story written by Julie Johnson based on the March #WordPrompt #Bridge by WordPress.com. Noelle Sampson’s tears were staying in place but threatening to fall again. She and her boyfriend of almost-but-not-quite 1 year:7 […]
A Love Like His
I love chocolate ice cream. I love the Kansas City Chiefs. I love my wife. All of those statements are true, but the meaning varies wildly. While I do enjoy chocolate ice cream very much, […]
Long Live Love
If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and […]
My pain can have a purpose.
Robin Rees
Tell me a time you have felt loved, Mary Bradley. I had been looking for Scrabble tiles for a project, and my honorary daughter made the project from start to finish and gave it to me for Christmas.
Love Can Change Someone’s World
It is in this month that we are reminded of love. The first thought in many minds is that of Valentine’s Day and romantic love. Romantic love is indeed a beautiful thing and makes a […]
Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.
On Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zach Troutman and Daniel Ogunyemi will present free QPR Gatekeeper training for anyone who wants to learn more about suicide and ways to help prevent it. Sign up for the free training here.
Tell me a time you have felt loved, Debra Piper-Slaughter. When we have a special meal like Christmas or Thanksgiving lunch and everyone turns out. The Center is full of neighbors and friends socializing over a delicious meal, filling the room with laughter and love.
The biggest risk is giving pieces of your heart away.
Teresa Flora
Joshua Manning Loves His Neighbors
I grew up in Southwest City, Missouri. Most people wave at you when they see you driving down the road. People are friendly to a fault. When I met someone who did not know me […]
Amish Paste Tomato
I don’t like to eat tomatoes as a side or in a salad. I eat cooked tomatoes in dishes. Until last summer, I grew them in my garden to make others happy: family, neighbors, chiropractor. I grow to give.
Love Allows Purpose In Pain
Now I want you to know,brothers and sisters,that what has happened to mehas actually served to advance the gospel.Philippians 1:12 I asked Chris Rees to my senior prom in 1991. It was our first date. […]
Foster/Adopt: Teresa Flora
If we had an hour and two cups of tea, I would tell you a remarkable miracle story. words + photographs TERESA FLORA The story’s main characters met at the age of 13. Married at […]
Interview + photograph Kathy Anderson, SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging.
Tell me a time you have felt loved, Terri Darrah. I have been married three times. I married my first husband on Pearl Harbor Day because it was the only opening the church had. She giggles and smiles big. I was in love with each. I miss them all.
Our life looks nothing like the plans we made.
Joshua Manning
SingleMomzRock hosts Valentine’s Banquet
SingleMomzRock invites all single moms in the Springfield, Missouri, area to its 9th annual Valentine’s Banquet. The banquet will be Feb. 19, 5 p.m., at the Savoy Ballroom. It includes dinner, encouragement from keynote speaker Jennifer Maggio**, worship and free child care (space is limited). Tickets are $10 and available now. SingleMomzRock is part of Victory Mission + Ministry. Fore more information and to purchase tickets, visit victorymission.com/smrbanquet
Which Hazel?
Witch Hazel.
Last summer, I read about how witch hazel can be an effective reliever of itchy, annoying, aggravating bug bites. Since I am a dream buffet to mosquitoes and chiggers alike, I gave it a whirl. It did assist in helping reduce itching, though I still woke up some nights irritated at the bites.
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