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Grace, Sin, and God's Influence: Local Woman Shares Story of Faith

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ALTON - On a recent episode of “You’re Beautiful” with Brian Trust , Sarah Crane shared her belief in God and her advice to new Christians who want to develop a relationship with Him. Crane believes that God shows grace, but people must work hard to learn from their sins and not repeat them. She feels the only way to grow and find peace is through your relationship with God, and she encourages people to focus on building that relationship through prayer, studying scripture, and putting your trust in Him. “You can search all day long for peace. You will not find it because God is the only one who is going to give you the peace that you’re looking for,” Crane said. “Jesus didn’t call us to be Christians. He called us to be disciples. That just means to live out what Jesus did. Live it out. Read your Word. Apply your Word to your life every single day. Let it resonate to everyone else around you.” Crane urges people to

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How to Give Meaning to the First Day of Summer

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Did you know that the first day of summer has been celebrated in some form for thousands of years, with ancient cultures marking it as a moment of renewal, abundance, and community? This day, often overlooked as simply the start of warmer months, offers a unique opportunity to embrace joy, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re seeking ways to gather with friends, indulge in outdoor activities, or simply refresh your routine, the first day of summer invites a vibrant celebration that goes beyond tradition. Embracing the Spirit of Celebration The first day of summer is more than a calendar milestone—it’s a chance to pause and honor the potential of the season ahead. Across the globe, people have historically used this day to gather, reflect, and energize themselves for the coming months. Today, this spirit can be captured in various ways that suit different lifestyles and preferences. Example: In Scandinavia, Midsummer festivals bring communities together wit

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This Day in History on June 20: Tennis Court Oath Challenges French Monarchy

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June 20th has been a date marked by remarkable moments throughout history, spanning politics, science, culture, and beyond. Looking back, June 20th holds many noteworthy events that have made their mark on history. In 1789, during the early stages of the French Revolution, members of the Third Estate took the famous Tennis Court Oath. This bold declaration vowed that they would not disband until a new constitution was established, symbolizing a critical step toward democracy and the reshaping of French society. The oath represented an assertion of popular sovereignty and challenged the traditional authority of the monarchy. Moving into the 19th century, June 20, 1837, marked the opening of the first Canadian Parliament in Toronto. This event signaled important progress in Canada's journey toward self-governance and parliamentary democracy. The establishment of a formal legislative body was essential in laying the foundation for modern Canadian political institutions and fostering

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Friday, June 20 - Missouri farmers want health care

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A bill currently on Governor Mike Kehoe’s desk would enable the Missouri Farm Bureau to offer its members a health plan. But the policies are not technically insurance and therefore aren’t subject to federal Affordable Care Act regulations.

Missouri lawmakers push state colleges to create 60-credit-hour transferable degree programs

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Missouri students majoring in business, biology, elementary education, psychology and nursing may soon be able to transfer more college credits between the state’s public universities. State lawmakers negotiated a plan to make 60-credit-hour blocks in five degree programs universally transferable among public universities and community colleges in Missouri as part of a bill awaiting the […]
Annelise Hanshaw