Opinion

Agility is something adults lose as they age, but there are ways to keep agility, balance, and strength. One of those ways is yoga, an ancient Indian philosophy that began as a spiritual practice. It, however, has turned into a popular way to promote physical and mental well-being...

I meet a lot of people in my business. I learn something from everyone of them. My friend, Keith Mitchell, taught me quite a few lessons. The biggest lesson I learned from him was the act of selflessness. He was the prime example. As a fellow Rotarian he lived our motto of service before self...

The nation of Israel had been first established after taking possession of the land Yahweh (God) had promised them, defeating the people who lived there and had already called it home. But God promised and granted the rights to it to the offspring of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. ...

In third grade, Mrs. Andrews introduced the class to political cartoons after a selection in our reading book. We looked at current newspaper political cartoons and discussed. She displayed cartoon squares with black and white pictures for the class to brainstorm a title and the comment. Homework for this topic was to create a political cartoon...

Ezra, the priest, recounted some of Israel’s history in the ninth chapter of Ezra. Ezra said, “Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets which testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations.” (Nehemiah 9:26)...

Many reasons exist for the loss of balance as one ages, from nerve damage to medication. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 30,000 adults aged 65 and up died because of falls in 2016. What are the many causes, how can it be prevented, and what is the connection between the brain and balance?...

I like visiting the cemetery. Some don’t and that’s okay. It gives me peace to go and be where my people rest. Memories come flooding back and yes, sometimes I even talk to the graves of my loved ones. I especially like walking through the cemetery during this time of year when the numerous graves of veterans are adorned with American flags...

Five or so years ago, I shared here what appeared to be an almost prophetic-sounding prediction of the world to come from the then-ailing Chicago Archbishop Francis George who extrapolated, “I believe that I will die in my bed. I predict my successor will die in prison. ...

At the Dunklin County Library, we have experienced a great deal of heavy lifting lately. In preparation for the Book Sale, the library employees have moved overloaded cardboard boxes of books and other related materials. Heavy work is defined as physical work that requires a lot of strength and energy. ...

“And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.” (Acts 10:42) We want to look at some things God has ordained regarding His Son, Jesus. Peter, in preaching to the household of Cornelius, said that the apostles were chosen to be witnesses of Christ’s resurrection. (Acts 10:40-41) Christ had commanded all the apostles to preach the gospel to the world. (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15)...

As we continue to celebrate Missouri’s bicentennial here a few fun facts about our state. Eight different states border Missouri. Can you name them? Missouri was named after a tribe of Sioux Indians called the Missouris. It’s often mistranslated as “muddy water”, however the word actually means “town of the large canoes.”...

Christian apologetics is for the purpose of explaining the faith and defending it from erroneous accusations. No one is argued into believing, but Christians should know and understand as well as internalize the truth of God’s Word, to be able to identify fallacious charges against Christianity. ...

“Heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history. Sometimes a chicken can save a man’s life,” according to Mary Roach, who is an author writing for National Geographic, Wired, Discover, New Scientist, the Journal of Clinical Anatomy, and Outside, among others. ...

Q:  What quite often is the real hero in today’s golf. A:  The golf cart.      A very old man, after sixty three years of swinging the clubs, has now reluctantly  retired from the competitive  game.  He will probably receive many pats on the back for lasting that long.  But just who, or what is the real hero for so long a sandlot career?  (“Sandlot” is a baseball term, but covers any other amateur effort from high school sports, to country club or public golf courses, , and never earns a red cent professionally.)  The sharing hero for golf is, of course, the golf cart.  . ...

Possibly, you heard about the recent incident on a Southwest Airlines flight, when a woman passenger attacked a woman flight attendant and knocked out two of her teeth. Where has civility gone in our society today? I can think of a couple of reasons...

When COVID-19 hit over a year ago, 1,000 units of vitamin C was suggested to boost the immune system and help ward off the virus. However, vitamin C does a body good in many more ways from repairing skin tissue to maintaining healthy bones and teeth. The one thing I personally discovered is that when I started taking 1,000 units of vitamin C a day, the effects from allergies in the spring were less...

Jeff Dorris jdorris@dddnews.com We lost Keith Mitchell this week. It still seems surreal to me. Keith was one of the first to welcome me when I moved to Kennett. We had many wonderful conversations and I will miss him beyond measure. I’ll miss his entrances...

When teaching Christian Apologetics to youth, a good starting point is with epistemology, a word more useful than attempting to impress the opposite sex. Epistemology refers to how we know things. It is perhaps a more important tool to Christians because we expect to be challenged as Christianity is based on faith in Christ as God who created us and became Man to substitute His fallen, yet sinless human flesh for us, sacrificed for the sins of the world. ...

When our boys were involved in Boy Scouts, we all anticipated the monthly arrival of “Boys Life”, the Scouting magazine. This magazine included noteworthy stories on Scouting projects and the people who made Scouting great. Tips on Scouting activities, badge progress, and Eagle Scout accomplishments were of big interest. Then, of course, the entertaining anecdotes, the amusing riddles, and the funny jokes made this magazine an outstanding periodical...

“And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee. The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. ...

May is slated for Older Americans Month (OAM) and this year’s theme is “Communities of Strength.” The last year has been the toughest in more than 100 years with the pandemic affecting everyone, especially the elderly. Many lost friends and family to Covid-19, but for those with older family members, that loss was even greater as the virus devastated those seniors physically and mentally from the isolation...

I back the Blue, so this is no way a bashing of our local police departments. This is just a column on what some small rural police departments have implemented to become more efficient with rural policing issues. Most small town police departments will tell you the trifecta of problems they face are recruiting, retention, and budgets...

In his 2012 book, “The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Civilization,” author Brad Gregory makes the claim that Martin Luther (1483-1546) and some other Reformers inadvertently brought about moral relativism by encouraging discussion, debate on Christian matters. ...

Larry McMurtry rose very early to write each day typing on one of his ancient Hermes typewriters usually finishing five pages by 8:30 a.m. Then, his morning ritual continued by walking over to the bookstore and later, heading to the Dairy Queen for biscuits and gravy and a lime Dr. ...

Q: What may be the most beautiful word in English, or any other language? A: Whether its our word “mother,” the Japanese “haha,” or the German, “mutter,” there  is no word we cherish more.  The very word mother means a love with no qualifications asked. She’ll be on your side all the way through life.  She’ll take care of you when you are sick and, bandage your wounds when you are injured...