Opinion

Richard Asbill: Pride in our hometown — Cassville’s community spirit
As we drove through Cassville this past Memorial Day weekend, the sight of flags fluttering in the wind — and the rain — along Main Street filled me with an immense sense of pride.

Nathan Toon: To the glory of God
All things happen according to the glory of God.

Trent Oliphant: Go down the rabbit hole
One of the disadvantages of being creative is that it seems to come with a lack of organization.
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.