HAVE YOU EVER put a piece of furniture together by following plans? A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I were attempting to put a vanity together. In the beginning it seemed fairly simple, but the …
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By Deacon Rick Deknikker, Prairie Baptist Church, De Smet
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11/29/23
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Golden leaves crunched under the children’s shoes as they trekked the last mile home from country school. At the neighbor’s driveway, the little girl waved as her four companions turned toward …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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11/29/23
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Here's a great accidental sermon that Terri McPherson sent me some time ago … a great way to get ready for Christmas! Someone ... What if you were a someone who needed a hug today, and what if you …
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By Jim Thompson
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11/29/23
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I was excited to see my family over the long weekend, but unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned. I wasn’t feeling well a few days before …
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By Amy Halverson
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11/29/23
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Television is flooded these days with commercials encouraging everyone to sign up for Medicare Advantage (MA). What is MA, and why are they doing this? First of all, here is a bit of history. For …
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By Tom Dean, MD
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11/29/23
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We’re coming onto Thanksgiving. I am not sure who sent this to me. It’s been years, but it’s worth sharing for THIS holiday; At this time of year, as we approach the holiday season, it’s hard …
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By Jim Thompson
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11/22/23
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Our mother loved chickens. She kept them safe and healthy. She smiled as she gathered eggs. Yes, she loved her chickens, but I don’t remember that she ever loved A chicken. Likely, Mom had her …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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11/22/23
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IN THE DAYS in which we live, it seems difficult to be thankful with war and suffering across the world – difficult for many to get while raising families and meeting needs. As we celebrate …
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By Deacon Wil Ward, Prairie Baptist Church, De Smet
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11/22/23
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It’s always hard to make just the right amount of food, especially for a large crowd. If you end up with leftover turkey, there are many great recipes to try, but you will want to make sure you …
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By Amy Halverson
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11/22/23
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The little girl watched as he slipped his arms into his going-to-town jacket. The man lifted his hat from the hook behind the door. “Where are you going, Daddy?” His hazel eyes twinkled as he …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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11/15/23
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NOT SO LONG AGO, church houses were full of people gathered together to worship and honor our God and Creator. Today, most pews are empty – except for the gigantic city churches that offer more …
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By Deacon Wil Ward, Prairie Baptist Church, De Smet
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11/15/23
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so if you are preparing the big meal, it’s time to start thinking about the turkey. I’m going to share with you some tips and tricks to help you prepare …
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By Amy Halverson
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11/15/23
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I’m not squealing on any of my friends, but this has been known to happen. A husband went to the police station to file a "missing person" report for his missing wife ... Husband: I lost my wife. …
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By Jim Thompson
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11/15/23
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I learned a lot of statistics in medical school, many of which are outdated and long since forgotten. A few still haunt me, though. One example: over 50% of seniors who suffered a broken hip would be …
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By Debra Johnston, M.D.
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11/15/23
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My car talks to me! No, unfortunately, this relationship is nothing like that of Herbie, the Love Bug. To be honest, I didn’t notice this message from my vehicle until I had driven her at least a …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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11/9/23
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Fall is a very special time of year as the seasons change. Farmers are either pleased or disappointed as they count bushels or tons of grains the land has produced. This year, we have experienced a …
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By Deacon Wil Ward, Prairie Baptist Church, De Smet
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11/9/23
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Veterans Day is Nov. 11. Let me share with you this from my friend Dustin Mills. veterans day November 11 - This is Veterans Day and the military that we thank For all of our men and women of all …
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By Jim Thompson
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11/9/23
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Deer season is upon us, and for most hunters, a pocketful of jerky is pure bliss. It’s even better when you make it yourself, so this week, I’m sharing some tips on how to make deer jerky. You …
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By Amy Halverson
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11/9/23
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How much blood flows through your joints? Would you be surprised if I told you none? That’s right! Inside the joint there is a clear, viscous, slippery fluid that lubricates the joint surface, but …
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By Kenneth Bartholomew, M.D.
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11/9/23
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By the time I came along, the Golden Age of Radio had faded to silver or bronze; television took over as the primary broadcast media. However, the radio in our South Dakota farm kitchen continued to …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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11/1/23
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