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Mesiti: What are you waiting for? Spread the Word
As you go about your daily life, share the good news of Christ with everyone, all the time."
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Geer: Car show provides great memories, reality check
Angie knew she was in trouble when we went out to eat that fateful Saturday evening. As we passed Firehouse Bar-B-Q on Nameoki Road in Granite City, I casually remarked, "Look, dear. The first car show of the season."
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Amsden: The generous person will prosper
From the end of May throughout the month of June, primary schools, high schools, colleges and trade schools are holding graduation exercises. Last week I went to a kindergarten graduation and watched as the students — with the helping hand of their teacher — moved the tassels on their mortar boar…
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Melucci was friend, advocate for the needy
Bishop John Henry Williams, Pastor and Founder of The New Shining Light Homeless Church and New Shining Light Feed the Hungry and Outreach Ministry in Venice has nothing but praise and honor to the late Madison County Circuit Clerk Matt Melucci who passed away recently. Bishop Williams said he an…
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Melucci left Madison County a better place
Melucci left Madison County a better place
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Mesiti: Jesus came here to reveal God's love
"The Father has sent Me (Jesus) to heal the brokenhearted…'"
May 16, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Geer: I can't drive 85, and I don't want to
It may be a good thing that Rick Perry dropped out of the Republican race for president earlier this year. I can't fathom a presidential motorcade barreling down Pennsylvania Avenue at 85 miles per hour.
May 16, 2012 | 12:00 am
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LETTER: A solution in search of a problem
A solution in search of a problem
May 16, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Geer: Rams' retractable roof idea no improvement
From 1957 through 1959, the Fairlane 500 (later Galaxie) Skyliner was the top of the Ford line. Yes, I know the Thunderbird was all the rage back then, but the Skyliner was a technological tour de force. Pull a knob on the instrument panel and several electric motors, connected by more than 600 f…
May 16, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Amsden: Even with ducks, mom's love is protective
March 26 was an important day at our house. It began a watch. It started a vigil. It caused my husband and me to assume a sentinel attitude.
May 14, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Mesiti: Let Christ's peace echo is your heart
"So Jesus said to them again, 'Peace to you! As the Father has sent me, I also send you.'"
May 09, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Geer: Brothers' passing brings mixture of relief, regret
On a brutally hot July day in 1982, my oldest brother, Joe, spoke at our father's funeral. I have never forgotten what he said: "We are letting Dad go with a mixture of relief and regret. Relief because Dad is at peace, and relief because he won't suffer any more ... and regret because it's alway…
May 09, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Amsden: Billy Graham well-suited for his destination
The following article was sent to my email by Keith Bauer concerning the Rev. Billy Graham. He found the article on www.TruthBook.com under "Heartwarming and Humorous Stories."
May 09, 2012 | 12:00 am
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LETTER: A thank you to CHS students
A thank you to CHS students
May 09, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Geer: Photo voter ID cards are nothing to fear
Why are the Democrats afraid of photo IDs for voters? It's only a card with your picture on it. You're already using them.
May 02, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Amsden: Trip to Belize broadens world
The earth is an amazing place. It contains majestic mountains, beautiful beaches, fertile fields, expansive oceans, frigid glaciers, arid desserts, roaming rivers and so much more. Driving from home to work, to the store, to my church or to a friend's house and then returning home from my regular…
May 02, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Mesiti: Christ seeks to embrace you in friendship
"Behold, I (Jesus) stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with me."
May 02, 2012 | 12:00 am
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LETTER: Government shouldn't back Volt
Is the Chevy Volt Obama's Edsel? Probably not because there is one huge difference.
May 02, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Mesiti: Trust God to strengthen your weaknesses
"Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain brought low."
Apr 25, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Geer: Little guy growing up in a hurry
Little J.P. isn't so little any more. He's a couple of weeks shy of his first birthday, but he's not the tiny preemie who made his debut on an unseasonably warm Wednesday afternoon at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill.
Apr 25, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Brady: Making mistakes in life can be painful lessons
Bill McClellan of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is my idol. Several years ago I sent him an email and, to my surprise, as I was sitting at my computer, he answered immediately.
Apr 25, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Letter: Support Alzheimer's research
Support Alzheimer's research
Apr 25, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Letter: City still suffering from past manager
City still suffering from past manager
Apr 25, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Amsden: Reaping the blessing of habitual prayer
Habits. Some are good. Some are annoying. I remember my mother fussing at my father for twiddling his thumbs. If his hands weren't busy with some form of construction, they were resting on his lap with fingers interlocked and thumbs rhythmically circling each other.
Apr 25, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Serving justice for the environment
Fifty years ago, America was just waking up to the reality of environmental pollution: Rachel Carson had published Silent Spring, heralding the modern environmental movement and raising America's consciousness about the impact of DDT pesticide use on the environment and public health. Then, in 19…
Apr 21, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Mesiti: God can smooth out the rough parts of our lives
"The crooked places shall be made straight and the rough places smooth."
Apr 18, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Geer: Hear new tornado warning? Take it seriously
It is a dark and stormy night. Or morning or afternoon, for that matter. You hear the sirens, followed by the amplified voice of doom, blaring out an all-too-familiar phrase: "This ... is a tornado ... warning. Take cover ... immediately."
Apr 18, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Letter: Just because you can get away with it, doesn't mean it's right
Just because you can get away with it, doesn't mean it's right
Apr 18, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Letter: People who have nothing to hide, hide nothing
People who have nothing to hide, hide nothing
Apr 18, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Volunteers make organizations strong
Letter: Volunteers make organizations strong
Apr 18, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Geer: Detergent thefts leave some fit to be Tide
In the 1970s, Procter and Gamble ran a series of TV commercials for Tide detergent in which shoppers were confronted by a man outside a supermarket. He asked them if they would trade their box of Tide for two boxes of "another leading detergent." Everyone said no. They all claimed Tide cleaned th…
Apr 11, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Mesiti: Jesus is the friend of the broken-hearted
"Jesus said to her, 'Mary…'"
Apr 11, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Letter: Europe has it right on health insurance
Europe has it right on health insurance
Apr 11, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Column: Let the love of God flow from your open heart
Being a guest writer for the Granite City Press-Record has blessed me tremendously. I always pray for my Lord to give me an article to write that will bless just one person who reads it.
Apr 11, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Letter: Prison time should benefit community and state
Prison time should benefit community and state
Apr 11, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Amsden: Young IzzI makes her mark in art world
The following article was written by my daughter, Dawn, about her daughter, Isabelle, and posted on starkacres.blogspot.com March 30.
Apr 11, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Geer: Silence after Martin's shooting is deafening
It's been seven weeks since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by a Neighborhood Watch captain in Sanford, Fla. George Zimmerman claimed he shot Martin in self-defense after Martin broke his nose during a scuffle.
Apr 06, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Amsden: Resurrection of Christ defends his claims
The stony halls of the Praetorium that day must have produced an eerie silence as the two stood facing each other. Two rulers with armies stationed in readiness for their command. Two powerful leaders whose words would set the course of history.
Apr 05, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Geer: High fuel prices a pain in the gas
What was Newt Gingrich smoking in February when he predicted "Every American can look forward to $2.50 a gallon gasoline"?
Apr 04, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Mesiti: Allow God's gentle grace to refresh you
"I (God) will be like dew to you (Israel)."
Apr 04, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Letter: TIF meeting violated transparency
Before Madison County arranged to give the Dierberg-Edwardsville Crossing property to the city of Edwardsville that was in violation of the Open Meetings Act as a non-lawyer acting only in the public interest. I have been prodding the State's Attorney's office to do their part.
Apr 04, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Letter: The cost of cutting hospice
I have a grave concern about the 2013 budget proposal that has been recommended to the Illinois General Assembly by Gov. Quinn. This proposal would eliminate the Medicaid Hospice Benefit. This is a dangerous and under-reviewed cut that would actually cost the state far more than the current Medic…
Apr 04, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Mesiti: Loving the Lord gets us 'Nod of God
"This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
Mar 28, 2012 | 12:00 am
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GEER: Not-so-cuddly raccoon makes life rocky
In a recent TV commercial, a woman calls her cat inside for the night. She obviously needs glasses, since a plump, ring-tailed raccoon waddles into her living room.
Mar 28, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Cemetery Association to meet
Cemetery Association to meet
Mar 28, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Amsden: One can only imagine the events of Easter
By the night before the crucifixion, all the voices cheering "Hosanna" had been stilled. The parade had ended. The throngs of adoring fans had dissipated. Even Christ's disciples, who had accompanied him to the garden, had fallen asleep.
Mar 28, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Mesiti: Ask God for wisdom; he'll provide it
"Nevertheless not my will, but yours be done."
Mar 21, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Geer: Don't rush Limbaugh to the Hall of Fame
Don't doubt me. Rush Limbaugh has had a rough time lately. The conservative talk show host is still recovering from an on-air incident earlier this month.
Mar 21, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Boy Scout is proud of his city
Boy Scout is proud of his city
Mar 21, 2012 | 12:00 am
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