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Living in the expectation of Christ’s sure return

A few weeks ago, someone asked if I’d heard about all the people who had gotten stirred up by a prophecy of Jesus’ coming. Apparently, some pastor in South Africa had posted on a social … more

By Shane Legler | 10/16/25

The need for debate

On Sept. 2, 1889, the Wyoming territory’s elected delegates met to form a constitution for the proposed state of Wyoming. For 25 days Wyoming delegates worked, listened, and debated with each … more

By David Hill | 10/14/25

Behavior at the Ryder Cup was an American disgrace

Did you lock onto the recent Ryder Cup golf matches hours at a time like me? If so, I am very interested to hear your take on how the U.S. behaved while hosting the European team. Not the U.S. … more

By Steve Moseley | 10/9/25

How good is your best news?

How good is your best news? What is the best news that you could ever receive? Perhaps it is that you are expecting after years of being infertile. Or maybe it is being acquitted in court of … more

By Brian Onstead | 10/9/25

There is nothing wrong with you: Freedom from shame

Many people quietly struggle with self-worth, living with doubt, insecurity, or shame. One of my clients once admitted that she felt uncomfortable — even anxious — simply “taking up … more

By Myoung Shin Hilson | 10/9/25

Another wake-up call

In my past life, I visited the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), where my branch of the Department of Energy, like many other federal law enforcement agencies, assigned employees to … more

By Bill Tallen | 10/7/25 | 1 comment

Charlie Kirk, the prophet

Charlie Kirk was a prophet much like Jesus himself. Yes, Charlie Kirk was a messenger like Jesus. Yes, Charlie Kirk roamed the country like Jesus answering his symposiums and gatherings with answers … more

By Scott Weber | 10/7/25

October happenings at the library

The Powell Library is once again offering a Halloween costume exchange. Donations and exchanges will be accepted Oct. 6-31. October also means Literary Pumpkin time. Bring in any … more

By Karen Horner | 10/2/25

Men are liars

Men are liars. When I fish or hunt with my male dominated crew of family members, they say they love to hunt and fish. Oh contraire. What they love is to get and catch. The caveat is they won’t … more

By Trena Eiden | 10/2/25

The meaning of God’s promise

In a “kid’s sermon” at our church recently, I asked the children a question: “What is a promise?” Now, some reading this may think that is an easy answer. While it … more

By Tim Morrow | 10/2/25

Steve Moseley takes a selfie in his tool shed/blind.

A tired old Husker’s ‘Wild Kingdom’

In wildlife photography as in life, oftentimes we must settle. Case in point: Recently, unable to greet the morning on a grand loop tour of, say, the Bighorns, Beartooths and Absarokas, I … more

By Steve Moseley | 9/30/25

Wyoming delegation reports observations in Israel

On Sept. 13, a Wyoming delegation joined 250 state legislators from all 50 states on a diplomatic mission to Israel called “50 States, One Israel,” hosted by the Israeli government … more

By Sens. Cheri Steinmetz, Stephan Pappas, Dan Laursen, Tim Salazar, and Reps. Jeremy Haroldson and Daniel Singh | 9/30/25

Wyoming’s economic issues are more urgent than we realize

For years, Wyoming’s economic picture has been precarious, with major fluctuations in employment and productivity. However, we have reassured ourselves with the conventional wisdom that our … more

By Khale Lenhart | 9/25/25

Which one is greater?

In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul writes a letter to a church that is warring amongst themselves. In this letter, we find chapter 13 often referred to as the “Love Passage.” From the Common … more

By Janita Krayniak | 9/25/25

Who do you trust?

The plague on all our houses these days is loss of respect for the truth by so much of the media, by our governments, and by at least two sides in every conflict or disagreement worthy of note. … more

By Bill Tallen | 9/23/25

Choosing the best beet seeds

Beets are one of the most rewarding vegetables for gardeners. They thrive in cool weather, tolerate light frosts and provide both delicious roots and nutrient-rich greens. However, Wyoming has a … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 9/19/25

Back when stealing wasn’t really wrong

Before I make my shocking confessions — of which the statute of limitations has long since passed — I'll state that for countless decades, my honesty has defined me. If a cashier makes a … more

By Doug Blough | 9/18/25

Stop looking in the mirror and start looking out the window

Author Merrilee Boyack tells the story of being in college and writing a lengthy letter to her dad. In this letter she complained to him, among other things, that school was hard, she was always … more

By Neil Waite | 9/18/25

American Legion is there for community

I would like to first thank Toby Bonner and Zac Taylor for the opportunity they have provided for us at the American Legion to communicate with our community. The American Legion is built … more

By Russell Stafford | 9/16/25

Let no man despise thy youth

Often, we think of our Founding Fathers as old men in powdered wigs; however, I am currently older than Thomas Jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence or Alexander Hamilton when he … more

By David Hill | 9/11/25