Missourians to Cast Deciding Vote on Numerous Ballot Initiatives

Missourians to Cast Deciding Vote on Numerous Ballot Initiatives

editor October 30, 2018

By Senator Mike Cierpiot 8th Senatorial District On the November ballot, Missourians get the opportunity to decide for themselves on a series of wide-ranging issues affecting our state. This election cycle, there are four constitutional amendments, which would modify Missouri’s Constitution if approved…

Mike Gempeler Cartoon

staff2 October 27, 2018

By Mike Gempeler Mike Gempeler is an award-winning editorial cartoonist from Lee’s Summit. He has over 25-years of experience and his cartoons have been featured in several newspapers throughout the Midwest.

Marijuana Is Not A Prescription Medicine

staff2 October 27, 2018

On November 6, Missouri voters will consider three proposals to legalize the use of marijuana purportedly for medical purposes. The Kansas City Medical Society encourages voters to study the issue and make an informed decision. Currently, 31 states and the District of…

#practices4life

staff2 October 27, 2018

Forgiveness and the Art of Well-Being If you are like me, there are times I read a title like the one above and immediately bristle with resistance. Why, you might ask? Because on occasion, there are fresh events in my life where…

Election Issues Need Understanding

staff2 October 27, 2018

By Dan Hall Tuesday, November 6th citizens will be voting on not only candidates but on retaining judges and on several constitutional amendments, propositions, and Jackson County Ballot Proposals. Feeling prepared and knowing I would be out of town on election day,…

The Evidence of Faith’s Substance

staff2 October 27, 2018

Subject: Immigration – It’s About Assimilation, not Invasion Leviticus 24:22 “You shall have the same rule for the sojourner and the native, for I am the Lord your God.” “We are a generous and welcoming people here in the United States, but…

Letter to Editor ~ remarks made by the interim Sheriff, Daryl Forte

editor October 25, 2018

This evening (Thursday, October 25, 2018) I attended the NAACP Candidate Forum at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center with my husband David J. Bernal, who is running for Jackson County Sheriff. My husband has devoted 37 years of his life to…

Lee’s Summit’s Artisan Point Protest Petition

editor October 22, 2018

Dear Lee’s Summit Citizens, Just to let you know, in case you were unaware – the City has decided we need to change our zoning from agricultural to high density apartments – they want more affordable housing built by an out of…

The Evidence of Faith’s Substance

staff2 October 20, 2018

Subject: Christianity and Islam Part 17 – Pastor Brunson, Turkey and Sharia Law 2Timothy 3:12 “All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” This past week, American Pastor Andrew Brunson was released from prison in Turkey and brought home,…

The Evidence of Faith’s Substance

staff2 October 13, 2018

Subject: Living a Life of Purpose: Leading Others to Jesus Christ Luke 4:27 “Many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.” This is one of the most powerful…