Jessie's Corner

[Jesus] straightened up and said, “The sinless one among you, go first: Throw the stone.”(John 8:7 The Message) This scripture comes from an interesting confrontation between the religious scholars and Jesus.

Open letter to Kansas Senator Roger Marshall

On March 1 at Oakley in western Kansas, Sen. Roger Marshall held a town hall meeting for area constituents wanting to know more about activities in Washington DC that have impacts on them. The following written questions were submitted by Louise Ehmke.

Prairie Doc Perspective

Recently, I had a gentleman come for an annual wellness visit. He hadn’t had one for quite some time, and I could tell he was a little uncertain about what to expect.

Bite-Size Wellness

with Shannon DuboisFor the past year, I’ve had the privilege of sharing my passion for health and wellness with you through this column, Bite Size Wellness.

It isn’t easy to be sent to our room to think about our actions!

by Becky GilletteHe wove my sins into ropes to hitch me to a yoke of captivity. The Lord sapped my strength and gave me to my enemies; I am helpless in their hands.Lamentations 1:14 (NLT) Lamentations is a short book that appears after Jeremiah.

Life Beyond

“If heaven ain’t a lot like Dixie then I don’t want to go. If heaven ain’t a lot like Dixie, I’d just as soon stay home”, sang Hank Williams Jr. in the 80’s. “ If they don’t have a Grand Ole Opry, like they do in Tennessee, just send me to hell or New York City, it would be about the same for me.

Prairie Doc Perspective

The most recent survey of teen mental health by the Centers for Disease Control in 2023 revealed that 20.3% of adolescents in the United States have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. This reflects a 35% increase since 2016.

Bite-Size Wellness

with Shannon DuboisSpring will be here before we know it, and with it comes a renewed sense of energy, longer days, and a great opportunity to refresh and refocus on healthy habits. After the cold winter months, let’s get inspired to shed the layers and embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Prairie Doc Perspective

A few (or more) years ago, Popeye the Sailor Man was an inspirational cartoon character. When needed, the superhero would quickly swallow some spinach and become strong, able to pack a punch that would defeat any evil villain.

Eternal Life In Heaven

One day when a guest entered a town to preach on ‘The Way to Heaven’, he needed to mail a letter to his wife. So, when he saw a small girl swinging in her backyard, he introduced himself, invited her to hear him speak on ‘The Way to Heaven’, and then asked her where the post office was.