A rusty mailbox stands beside a gravel road, surrounded by wildflowers and dense Ozark brush.

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.

Do You Mind If I Bless You This Morning?

The Ozarks have a unique charm, characterized by both natural beauty and the warmth of its people. An encounter in a clinic reveals the enduring faith and kindness of a man facing stage four cancer, who still offers a blessing to a stranger. This illustrates the deep connections and compassion woven into the community.