Solid 'Case for Christ' offers a journalist's story of personal conversion
You could be forgiven for cringing at a title like “The Case for Christ,” given the track record of many faith-based films. But director Jon Gunn's film manages to sidestep a lot of the genre's pitfalls.
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Scars heal; memories remain
It was around 3 a.m. that our house started to shake, the walls reverberating as the thunder boomed outside.It's not often that our kids end up in bed with us anymore. But they did that night. As the...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Get rid of the litter in your life
My wife and I walked down our country road this week, picking up litter. We took a 30-gallon trash bag with us on our usual 2-mile walk, thinking that we would pick up trash as we went. But we had to...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Listen to the children
During a family discussion that was not getting anywhere, my 14-year-old granddaughter asked if we would like her to tell us what the discussion was about. She then proceeded to cut through the...
View ArticleGonzales boxing facility to host fundraiser
This April, Rock Steady Boxing Baton Rouge, located at 14458 Airline Highway, Gonzales, will join millions in observing Parkinson’s Awareness Month. A progressive disorder of the nervous system that...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: The letter of the law
Jesus considered the spirit of the law to be above its literal meaning. In his time, ancient law decreed no work whatsoever could be on the Sabbath. The spirit of the law was to set aside a day for...
View ArticleEaster Eggstravaganza draws large crowd
More than 200 families joined the First United Methodist Church of Gonzales for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 8. The church, 224 W. Constitution, Gonzales, served up hot dogs and...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Nothing comes between me and my lava cake
When it comes to desserts, there are three kinds of people; sugary-dessert people, fruit-dessert people, and no-dessert people. I'm a sugary-dessert person, and like most sugary dessert people, I don't...
View ArticleBreaking Bread: My dream flavor of ice cream is only in my dreams
Chocolate malt-flavored ice cream with copious amounts of salted caramel gooeyness and ribbons of marshmallow fluff: You won't find this flavor in any grocery store near you.It is my dream flavor. It...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Yellow tomatoes can be canned, but do so safely
Q: Is it possible to can yellow tomatoes like I do red ones?— Julie Crossen, Powell, OhioA: Any tomatoes can be canned; however, due to varying levels of acid in tomatoes it is always necessary to add...
View ArticleGonzales cyclists to ride in 535 mile trip
Dozens of cyclists will pedal over 500 miles from Houston to New Orleans next month as part of the annual Tour du Rouge bicycle fundraiser. Among the cyclists is two-time rider Tyrone Smith of...
View ArticleNeighbors take pride in Donaldsonville home restorations
It may be fitting to begin this story with a known parable about two neighbors. One man decides to get off his rocking chair one day, purchase brushes and things to paint his house. The other man...
View ArticleReligion News: Church gets OK to create police force
WEEK IN RELIGIONThe Alabama Senate recently granted a large Birmingham church the right to create its own police force. In a 24-4 vote, the state senate passed a bill for the Briarwood Presbyterian...
View ArticleSuperman, Harry Potter and Frodo: exploring archetypes of Christ in the media
The story of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection is more than just a religious story.
View ArticleSimply Faithful: Unwrapping scars
A friend of mine owns a travel agency with employees scattered throughout the country. Her crew specializes in Disney-related trips and gets invited to exclusive opening events. I've lost count of the...
View ArticleTicket to Write: Museum in the pines celebrates Florida wood
Forestry was, and is, big business in the Sunshine State. And with more than 500,000 acres of forests, Taylor County, in north-central Florida, has every right to proclaim itself the "Forest Capital of...
View ArticleTravel: Forgotten Coast’ of Florida boasts natural beauty
CROSS CITY, Florida -- This region of the Sunshine State is known by many names, among them the "Nature Coast" and "the Armpit of Florida.""I prefer The Forgotten Coast,'" said John Goettsche, an...
View ArticleChateau Dville rehab and retirement to host grand re-opening
In keeping with a commitment to providing quality Short Term Rehabilitation and Nursing Care to the Seniors of Donaldsonville and the surrounding community, Chateau D’Ville will host a Grand Opening of...
View ArticleHealth Watch: How to treat psoriasis
TIP OF THE WEEKSimple solutions to care for psoriasisIf you have psoriasis, medicines are your best treatment solution, but they're not your only option. Complement your regimen with these strategies...
View ArticleNew Preparatory Academy to host open house
Little Learner’s Preparatory Academy will host an open-house on Saturday, April 15 from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. at its new school located at 430 E. New River St. in Gonzales. The owner and director, Torry...
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