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Christmas will soon be upon us. I pray that you will be around family and friends for the occasion. Here's a Christmas poem from cowboy poet friend Bob Peterman from Montana. It’d been a long cold …
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By Jim Thompson
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12/20/23
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Myths are just stories we tell ourselves and others to make sense of the world around us. They convey beliefs or values and attempt to tell truths. In their effort to tell the truth, myths may …
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By Jill Kruse, D.O.
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12/20/23
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I stomped the snow off my boots and opened the door to the kitchen. “Mom, I got the mail. Looks like we got nine Christmas cards!” Mom’s face lit with a smile as she took the bundle from me. …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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12/13/23
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I love Christmas. It is the time we spend with our loved ones, enjoying good food and fellowship and the joy that comes from giving and receiving gifts. As I write this, Christmas is just a few weeks …
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By Pastor Mike Gunnon, De Smet Alliance Church
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12/13/23
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Christmas came early for me this year. My husband Josh told me I could get a cute little French Bulldog puppy I pointed out to him on Facebook, and before he could change his mind, I was planning to …
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By Amy Halverson
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12/13/23
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Rod Nichols has been gone for a few years now, but his poetry remains with me forever, and as a result, for you as readers. Here's another journey into the holiday season. A christmas journey The …
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By Jim Thompson
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12/13/23
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Our mom used the seven elements of design in her decorating scheme - Deloris, Donald, Darlene, Dorothy, Delmer, DeAnn and a mother’s love. In our farm home, special art was positioned with care …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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12/6/23
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My friend Jim Whiting sent me this last week, and although it isn't really Christmassy, it's too good to not pass on this season. A simple encouragement. Enjoy Life to the Fullest We grew up in the …
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By Jim Thompson
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12/6/23
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This weekend was my birthday, and I was able to enjoy it despite turning another year older and being told I’m “at that age” where things start to go downhill. I went to the eye doctor last …
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By Amy Halverson
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12/6/23
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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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