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Letter from the Publisher A month of Christmas

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Letter from the Publisher A month of Christmas

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Some holidays come in like a lion and then, poof, they’re over. Thanksgiving was one of those in my world. It starts the night before with some light food prep, then Thanksgiving day is cook, wait, cook again, wait again, eat and once again, poof, it’s over.

Prairie Doc® Perspective

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Prairie Doc® Perspective

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

“A date that will live in infamy” December 7, 1941 is a “date that will live in infamy” as stated by President Theodore Roosevelt in his famous speech after the events of the Pearl Harbor bombing. That event led to the United States involvement in World War II.

An Eclectic Editor

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An Eclectic Editor

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

My office is right next to our recording studio for the Borderland News Center. Some might find this annoying, but not me. I’ve written in this space before that I function better with some background noise.

Musings... 480 miles on the road and one idiot driver by Lyle Van Camp

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Musings... 480 miles on the road and one idiot driver by Lyle Van Camp

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Sunday was road trip day; 235 miles one way from Drayton to Staples, Minnesota for uncle Ken’s memorial service. There were a few side trips thrown in, mostly driving around Staples to see the sights in case we do not get back that way soon.

My Two Cents | River fishing fun, Part 1 by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My Two Cents | River fishing fun, Part 1 by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

My nephew, Ben turned 18 years old on Sunday. Ben and I share one big thing in common and that is our love for fishing. Ben lives in Spooner, a small town in northwest Wisconsin. The area is surrounded by plenty of lakes and rivers, meaning there’s no shortage of fishing opportunities.

Letter from the Publisher

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Letter from the Publisher

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Let’s talk about kids at Christmas time. They’re asking for many things they want to be gifted and their hopes are sky high. They are trading ideas with their friends and hoping Santa doesn’t disappoint.

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

II Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Photo from Wheels & Worship 2013.

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Prism of prose

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Years ago, at a Wheels & Worship Event for men, a pastor asked “What is your greatest need?” A voice inside me came loud and clear with no hesitation, “to serve my Lord – the least of these.” The pastor didn’t expect a verbal response, but he asked the question again “What is your greatest need?

Musings...I did not write this column, or did I? by Lyle Van Camp

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Musings...I did not write this column, or did I? by Lyle Van Camp

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

A recent hot topic in education has been the use of a new online app called ChatGPT. While the original intent of this app may have been positive, it has become a very popular way for students to write papers in school.

Letter from the Publisher

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Letter from the Publisher

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at my house. The tree is up and so are the outdoor lights and decorations. I have several gifts wrapped and on the bookcase shelves (thanks to Hugo, our puppy…). We purchased two new stockings for the mantle this year.

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