I n Pointe Coupee Parish, we know our heroes don’t need monuments to be remembered. Sometimes they come from quiet river roads, cattle pastures, and small-town fields where family names are carried …
“A man’s days are numbered. You know the number of his months. He cannot live longer than the time You have set” (Job 14:5–6).
Our country is the most blessed nation in the entire world, yet we rank number one in obesity.
“God…gave Daniel skill in interpreting visions and dreams.” Daniel 1:17. Did you know that many of the idioms we use today originate from Bible scripture? Common phrases found in our …
A lesson I learned at 10 years old taught me not to believe what I hear. To give some background, I’ll elaborate on a fond childhood memory. Our parents would often bring my brother and me to see …
Tax season is upon us, and while April 15 may seem like it's right around the corner, you still have time to make some strategic moves that could lower your 2025 tax bill. Whether you're looking to …
“And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put His seal on us and given us His spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.” 2 Corinthians 1:21-22. …
Equal pay for equal work has always been the mantra of the working class. We all want just compensation for a hard day of work. But how many people do you know who are willing to give back a …
Kevin’s cat has not visited for a couple of weeks. Well, that’s what My Favorite Sportswriter calls it. When a family moved in two doors down two years ago, they brought two cats and …
In the hollows of darkness, I see You are with me. You wait for me in my shadow, calling my name. You long for me to notice You. You tether my spirit to You and whisper, “Be not …
Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests transferring $50 from your savings account to your checking account. Later that day, a …
Ask anyone six years ago if they had heard of Julia Letlow, and most people out northeast Louisiana would not recognize the name, but times have changed. The Monroe schoolteacher’s life took …
In recent years, I had the privilege to get to know a young couple who struggled with miscarriages and infertility. After a long battle with disappointment and heartbreak, gratefully, they finally …
T he next 9 ½ months will be busy for Louisiana’s junior U.S. Senator, and not just because of the typical task of legislation. For Sen. Bill Cassidy, he must convince his constituents to look …
The Community Center Carnival parade is by far Louisiana’s oldest Carnival parade outside New Orleans. Though 1922 has been attributed as the founding year of the annual event, its antecedents were …
“Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need Your help.” Psalms 86:1. Draw near to me, Father, for my soul yearns to seek Your face. You are the melody in my ears and …
As the calendar flips to a new year, millions of Americans pledge to improve their financial lives. But without a concrete plan, those well-intentioned resolutions often fade quickly. Financial …
Ask many retailers what they regard as the catalyst for a successful year, and it won’t take them much time to give an answer. It’s Christmas season.
“I tell you this: A person could say to this mountain, “Move and thrown yourself into the sea.” Then it will happen like he says. But he must not let other ideas come into his mind. He must …
W hen it comes to saving for healthcare costs, few tools are as powerful as a Health Savings Account (HSA). Yet many Americans don’t take full advantage of it.