By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe day after this Mutterings comes out in print would have been my 29th wedding anniversary. At the time, thanks to...

By CARRIE CLASSON “Almost There”Everyone will tell you that when you sell a book, you don’t get to pick the cover. I know this and I am fine with...

By REV. GALEN FRIEDRICHSGrace Lutheran Church (Aug 2025)As described in last month’s article both David and Saul were selected by God. Thus we have the selection of Saul to...

By LARRY DABLEMONTFroggers don't find many bullfrogs during the daytime; they find them at night, using a good light, which shines their eyes at a...

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchYour past can either determine who you are or not. Bet someone has been instrumental in who you are...

By JEN KIRBYHardship and carrying the weight of tough decisions is a part of our journey on this earth. We are not promised a comfort free daily...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratIt’s been a wild ride, but unfortunately it is now over. Middle grandson Landon, whose team had won for the state of...

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchChurch family and friends,The summer quickly moves before our eyes and we approach the fall season....

By LARRY DABLEMONTMyrtle Kelly was a widow lady, a good friend of my grandparents who owned the Big Piney River bottom fields next to the Sweet...

By CARRIE CLASSON“Second Opinion”I have never minded getting advice.My husband Peter is good about giving advice and one of the things I regularly...

Does the four percent rule still make sense for your retirement?This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratEvidently I am now deceased. When I go home for lunch, my first stop is always the mailbox and inside was what...

Why rebalancing your portfolio matters — and how to do itThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial...

By JEN KIRBYSustenance is something that gives support, endurance, or strength (Merriam-Webster). We all need sustenance throughout our journey....

By CARRIE CLASSON“A Chance of Rain”I knew it was going to rain. I looked up the weather before I headed out and there was a 94 percent chance of...