Law enforcement vehicles block Y Highway at night with emergency lights flashing across the road.

My Neighbor Shot Four Officers Last Night and Stone County Woke Up Different

A quiet stretch of Y Highway in Stone County turned into a roadblock under flashing lights after my neighbor, Richard Bird, shot four officers, killing two and wounding two. I was stuck near Reeds Spring as helicopters and drones swept the woods. Here’s what that night revealed about sin, brokenness, and the urgent hope of the gospel.

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.