Chris Pratt says God 'gives us signs and gifts in life' like family
As Time magazine reported, Chris Pratt recently posted a short video on Instagram that shows how he combats sweating.
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Take your time, last child
I packed up all the baby bottles last week, dumping them in a grocery bag, searching for spare nipples and bottle tops, a cap that was hiding in the back of the kitchen cabinet.When I was done, I stood...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Acquire inward peace, change the world
Before "Wayne's World" was a movie with Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, it was a Saturday Night Live comedy staple. The sketches were frequently based on some daydream fantasy of the stars -- things that...
View ArticleMany of Medicare's preventive screenings come at no cost to you
How often have you tried to ignore an ache or pain by telling yourself, "Maybe if I do nothing, it’ll go away?" Sometimes, that works. But wishful thinking isn’t the best way to take care of...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Childcare challenges
The problem of childcare has been getting renewed attention lately. Most parents have long been aware that finding good, affordable childcare presents a major challenge for those working outside the...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: John Lewis: Love and non-violent protest
Our fractured society is discouraging, so take heart from Hon. John Lewis, the Georgia State Representative (5th District) who received the 2017 Gleitsman Citizen Activist Award at the Harvard Kennedy...
View ArticleTeen astronaut in training visits two Ascension schools
Students at Pecan Grove and Gonzales Primary received a visit this week from one Baton Rouge teen who is training to be one of the first astronauts on Mars. Dubbed the NASA Blueberry, sixteen-year-old...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: There’s a fine line between goo and slime
I was talking to a friend one night when I abruptly ended the conversation."I'm sorry I have to go," I said. "Otherwise I'll miss the 8:16.""Oh, are you catching a train?" she asked me."No," I replied....
View ArticleAsk Lisa: What are alternatives to flour for thickening gravies and sauces?
Q: I am following a low-carb, high-fat, gluten- and grain-free eating plan. What do you suggest to replace flour in recipes as a thickener for sauces and gravies?-- Cathy Johnson, Lowell, North...
View ArticleReligion News: Voluntary Bible courses lead to bullying parent says
WEEK IN RELIGIONA mother in Mercer County, West Virginia, is suing the public school district contending that her daughter is being bullied by other students for not participating in voluntary and...
View ArticlePope Francis just gave a surprise TED Talk, calls for a 'revolution'
You don't get a lot of opportunities to hear Pope Francis speak. But that changed on Tuesday, as Chris Anderson, the head of TED, tweeted out a Ted Talk from Pope Francis.
View ArticleU.S. religious freedom commission calls out Russia in its annual report
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom released its annual report on Wednesday.
View ArticleNetworx: Install a wifi thermostat for your central air and earn rewards
The hot weather's on its way, and that means balmy days and outdoor fun. It also traditionally means hefty bills for air conditioning, as well as occasional blackouts right during peak usage times....
View ArticleSimply Faithful: We are only as distant as we allow ourselves to be
Brian opened the door for me and I slid into the back seat of a taxi cab for our 10-minute ride deeper into downtown San Diego."Are you here for business or for vacation?" the driver asked as we passed...
View ArticleGirl Scouts Louisiana East announces 2017 Women of Distinction
Award Luncheon set for May 8 in Baton Rouge
View ArticleHealth Watch: 3 counterintuitive health tips
TIP OF THE WEEK3 counterintuitive health tipsGet 8 hours of sleep, don't smoke, and eat an apple a day to keep the doctor away. Some health advice we all know by heart, while other recommendations...
View Article5 Things to Do
Senior Sock Hop: The Garney Gautreau senior sock hop will be held in the upstairs banquet hall of the Lamar Dixon Expo Center on April 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch and live entertainment will be...
View ArticleDo college campuses put students' faith at risk?
Pew Research Center has released a new report on the relationship between religion and education.
View ArticleTravel: Cumberland Gap filled with history, mountain vistas
CUMBERLAND GAP, Tennessee -- Following the Wilderness Road into Kentucky was once a life-altering trek.Now the trip is a pleasant morning or afternoon walk for visitors who want to tread in the...
View ArticleTicket to Write: Lincoln fans will enjoy museum, library in Tennessee
Many Americans (at least those who remember their history classes) know that Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky, raised in Indiana and started his law and political career in Illinois. And frequent...
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