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News analysis
Many aspects make stem cell choice tough
As Missouri voters prepare to go to the polls Nov. 7, both sides of the proposed constitutional amendment to legally protect embryonic stem cell research — the Missouri Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative — have ratcheted up efforts to sway potential supporters. Both proponents and opponents appeal from emotional, moral, economic and political viewpoints.
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Addict's need leads to hard jail time
John Murphy (not his real name) shuffles into the county jail’s small conference room.
In jail for drug possession with intent to distribute, Murphy, now in his early 40s, may face a life sentence in the penitentiary if he is convicted as a habitual criminal.
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Yet I will rejoice: Ministry in adversity
In Old Testament times, the Hebrews measured God's goodness and their success by the fruit of their labor in the fields. Habakkuk was able to declare that even if he lost everything, God would still reign in the prophet's life.
In the face of child abuse, domestic violence, divorce and the loss of a child, modern-day Habakkuk Lori Clark of Jefferson City rejoices that "God is my leading and has gotten me through everything from Day 1."
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