Living in the Ozarks means battling ticks, chiggers, and rocky lawns—but it’s a life rich with beauty, stillness, and soul. Here’s why the struggle is worth it.
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Faith Between the Hollers and the Highways
The Ozarks are a land of striking beauty and deep divides—where millionaires live just miles from hollers marked by generations of poverty. But through it all, one thread remains: faith. In this reflection on life between the highways and the hills, Pastor Rich Bitterman shares the enduring spirit of the Ozarks and the gospel that still holds it together.
Branson, Before the Lights
In this heartfelt reflection, pastor and writer Rich Bitterman shares vivid memories of growing up in Branson, Missouri—before the lights, before the boom, when the Ozarks whispered instead of shouted. “A Place That Chose Me” is a nostalgic journey through small-town life, sacred places, and the enduring pull of home in the Missouri hills.