Opinions
As a former member of the legislature, I understand the importance of strong, principled leadership in the State Senate. Our district needs a senator who not only understands our values but is also dedicated to working tirelessly for our community. That is why I am proud to endorse Travis Smith...
I wanted to update you all on the Benefit Concert For Tornado Victims in Mountain View, Mo. As most of you know from the advertisements on the radio, in the newspaper, and online posts leading up to the benefit, all the money raised at the event was turned over to Betty Hockman (she's the...
It is crucial, this upcoming election, that people who have a relationship with The Living God, through Jesus Christ, choose 'the candidate' that has 'The Platform' that MOST aligns with GOD's Word!!! Be certain you do NOT cast a vote for 'a candidate' that supports that which your very Creator...
Kudos to Jane and the entire Bailey family for organizing the best 4th of July celebration in south central Missouri. The parade and patriotic program at the historic Star Theatre were top notch. Thanks to all who participated or came to cheer on Old Glory. Activities abounded in dear old Willow...
Greetings from your new Commissioner of Education! I am honored to have the opportunity to serve in this role and support the important work taking place across our state to provide Missourians access to opportunities of all kinds.
Someone in the elevator at the office recently said to me...
"You shall surely set a king over you whom the Lord your God chooses; one from among your brethren you shall set as king over you; you may not set a foreigner over you, who is not your brother." (Deuteronomy 17:15)
When our Founding Fathers established this government, many provisions were...
During June and July, newspapers across Missouri are publishing tens of thousands of names of people for whom the State Treasurer’s Office is holding unclaimed property totaling more than $1 billion. This is not the state’s money – it is Missourians’ money, and I am committed to returning it to...
Matthew 11:12 - And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
Although most people do not realize, the appearance of John the Baptist was a turning point in time.
According to the prophecy of Malachi 4:1, God's...
Romans 4:3 - "What does Scripture say? 'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.'"
But how do we know that Abraham believed God, and what exactly is faith?
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, OBEYED AND WENT, even...
The Willow Springs 2024 Alumni Celebration has come and gone. We had the highest attendance so far with three hundred plus enjoying their time together. Lots of high school stories were heard and much reminiscing was going on. It was great to see alumni from Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Kansas...