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My Friend Max: Losing a Pet is Never Easy
How a Wild Mustang Opened My Eyes To God’s Sovereignty
Government Shutdown Hits Families, not Politicians
More Than Just Gamesmanship
Be Aware … Always Be Aware
Mellow Mushroom, My New Favorite Restaurant
The Electronic Cigarette, its Traction and Influence
Change Can be Positive, but Remember Who You Are in Christ
Common Core Standards Another Educational Money Grab
The Baked Bear: Fresh, Pressed and Dressed for your Desire
My Friend Max: Losing a Pet is Never Easy
When you grow up with your dog being one of your best friends, it can be difficult to say goodbye when they grow old, but you can rest assured the memories you have made together will last forever. Photo by Anika Conley In this letter about pets who have passed
How a Wild Mustang Opened My Eyes To God’s Sovereignty
I never imagined that God would use a wild mustang to bring me closer to Him, but Outlaw was proof that the Lord works in mysterious ways. Photo by Carly Stevenson Working at a children’s ministry in September 2018, senior Dani Jo Stevenson rides bareback on Hero, an American Quarter
Government Shutdown Hits Families, not Politicians
Democrats in the House plan to offer President Donald Trump $5 billion for border security, with hopes of reopening the federal government, but it will not include any new structures like the border wall Trump has made a cornerstone of any compromised budget proposal. Meanwhile, as the shutdown lingers on,
More Than Just Gamesmanship
As the federal government shutdown has now reached the one-month mark we are coming to see all too clearly that real lives are being affected by each new day of the stalemate. Paychecks are not being issued to more than 800,000 federal employees, leaving many to wonder how they are
Be Aware … Always Be Aware
Interpersonal Violence Awareness Week begins events this week at locations across the Missouri Baptist University campus, bringing needed recognition to issues of abuse within college relationships. For example, nearly 80 percent of rape victims know their offender, and nearly 25 percent of adult females in relationships have experienced violence from their partners.
Mellow Mushroom, My New Favorite Restaurant
Is there such a thing as Chicago style deep-dish pizza in St. Louis? And could you possibly get that in a gluten-free version? Maybe even dairy free? And will it actually taste great? Mellow Mushroom has everything your pizza-loving taste buds crave.
The Electronic Cigarette, its Traction and Influence
The electronic cigarette, and its many forms, has peaked in popularity in recent years. Studies show the repercussions of these products to be substantially less harmful than tobacco cigarettes, but the Food and Drug Administration has taken action to reduce the use and access of e-cigarettes among young people.
Change Can be Positive, but Remember Who You Are in Christ
Change. There are times in our lives where we are at our highest high and times where we can even be at our lowest low. Change. Living life with a constant struggle of what can be right and what can be wrong to do in our lives to make ourselves
Common Core Standards Another Educational Money Grab
Forty-one out of 50 states in America have adopted the common core national standard, which claims it will help prepare our students for college. But is this only preparing them to be talented standardized test takers? Copyright-free image from Google
The Baked Bear: Fresh, Pressed and Dressed for your Desire
Made fresh and warm pressed, The Baked Bear takes ice cream sandwiches to a new level in St. Louis. Located on the Delmar Loop, this cozy drop-in makes the perfect place to round out your night.