May 30, 2025
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What ‘NOT’ To Do! Arizona official gets into social media fight over woman’s death

Editor’s Note: Recently, I came across a heartbreaking story that caught my attention: an elderly woman who passed away shortly after having her electricity disconnected for non-payment. As the Arizona […]

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The Angel That Stopped 8 Bullets: Marcus Stanley’s Extraordinary Journey of Survival

Marcus Stanley: Surviving 8 Bullets and the Angel That Changed Everything In the darkest moment of his life, Marcus Stanley faced death head-on. Eight bullets tore through his body in […]

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When God Came Knocking: The Astonishing Story of Troy Ross

Old Barns and New Life Editor’s Note: Last Sunday I received a message from Mr. Jim Ross. Jim had read the story of my friend Floyd Barrett. “Mike, I read […]

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Remembering George Smith, a ‘Rockstar’ who led by example

By Mike Sparks *Previously published in The Daily News Journal, March 28, 2018 It’s been said that “those that do not know their history are doomed to repeat it.” Dr. […]

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Tennessee Board Recommends that Governor Bill Lee Pardon Country Star Jelly Roll

Country Star Jelly Roll One Step Closer to Pardon By Tennessee Ledger Staff NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music sensation Jelly Roll is one step closer to receiving a pardon for […]

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JC Bowman: Teacher Mentoring in Tennessee

Teacher Mentoring in Tennessee by JC Bowman Editor’s Note: I thought I’d share this article by JC. This week I passed legislation regarding the importance of mentoring and growing fatherless […]

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Breaking Point: Why Tennessee Tops the Charts in American Stress Rankings

There are many different sources of stress, from inflation to work deadlines to relationship tensions. On top of those stressors, 77% of adults are stressed out by the future of […]

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27 Side Hustle Ideas to Earn Extra Cash: Ramsey Solutions

27 Side Hustle Ideas to Earn Extra Cash: Ramsey Solutions If you want to reach a savings goal, pay more toward your student loans, or just add some breathing room […]

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Fruit of the Heart: What Your Actions Reveal About Who You Really Are

By Joan Mitchell / 1 March 2025 Sunday Readings: Sirach 27.4-7; 1 Corinthians 15.54-58; Luke 6.39-45 Why do you see a splinter in your neighbor’s eye but not notice the […]

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Lead Like Jesus: Why was Jesus such a Powerful Leader?

I recently asked ‘Google “Why was Jesus one of the worlds most effective leaders? Below is what I found. The many articles written about Jesus stated because of His transformational […]

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