Prairie Doc Perspective

Those of us who make our homes in the rural Midwest understand that we face medical challenges our countrymen in more populated areas don’t. For example, there are two pediatric rheumatologists in the whole state of South Dakota. . . and they are both based in Fargo.

Grace for the Mess, part 4

This month we’re exploring three little-known stories in the book of Acts that provide the remedy to our habit, as Christians, to downplay, avoid, or cover up the messes in our lives. Today, we’ll move on to the third of these stories to see how the Lord Jesus meets us in these places.

Jessie's Corner

A little dust isn’t so bad!When a defiling evil spirit is expelled from someone, it drifts along through the desert looking for an oasis, some unsuspecting soul it can bedevil. When it doesn’t find anyone, it says, “I’ll go back to my old haunt.

Life Has To Be Lived

No one cuts up a fine silk scarf to patch old work clothes; you want fabrics that match. And you don’t put your wine in cracked bottles.Mark 2:21-22 (The Message) This chapter in Mark talks about some of the events that happened when Jesus was preaching.

Habits to Avoid: Growing in Wisdom

As we anticipate the arrival of spring, remember that personal growth often requires pruning old habits to make space for new, fruitful ones. Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” – John 15:5.

Argumentative Essay: A Letter to the Editor

Dear Reader, Over the last few weeks, members of Mrs. Niswonger's English Composition class have submitted Letters to the Editor as part of an argumentative essay writing unit. We hope you will enjoy them. Please feel free to write in with feedback, if you have any.

Dear Editor

 I am writing to address the urgent need to update the students’ Chromebooks at WCJSHS. In today’s education system, technology plays a crucial role in the student’s success. However, Wichita County students work with outdated technology that hinders our learning potential.

Prairie Doc Perspective

The phone rang, and I answered it because the call was from a nearby community. No big surprise that the caller was obviously not from anywhere near, and the caller was asking for a donation for some organization in which I had no interest. I said, in a kindly tone, “No thank you,” and hung up.

Argumentative Essay: A Letter to the Editor

Dear Reader Over the next few weeks, members of Mrs. Niswonger's English Composition class will be submitting Letters to the Editor as part of an argumentative essay writing unit. We hope you will enjoy them.Please feel free to write in with feedback, if you have any.

The Power of the Pen

For several years, I have been a life coach, as well as a Chaplain and Pastor. One of the most powerful tools I often suggest to people is daily bible study and journaling.