What the Supreme Court's latest actions tell us about the future of religious...
Supreme Court rulings set the course for religious freedom law but can sour Americans on the process.
View ArticleMusic and the Spoken Word: A team of individual citizens
We rightly value independence, but it's good to remember — even on Independence Day — that it was a team of brave men and women who secured life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for each of us.
View ArticleGonzales Girl Scout helps the homeless
Girl Scouts are taught to be the ultimate G.I.R.L.s-Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, and Leaders. Through community take action projects, Girl Scouts show their continuous interest in community...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Packed with powers of super-mom
Moms have super powers.For some, it's cooking amazing meals that happen to be organic, gluten-free, low-calorie, no carb or "Whole 30" while having an infant on one hip and a screaming toddler at their...
View ArticleShayne Looper: The politicians stopped inviting us to the dance
For decades, when people spoke or wrote about the intersection of religious belief and political action, it was natural to refer to it in a kind of shorthand, "religion and politics," with religion...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: I really don’t give a frock
"I'm going on vacation and I need something light to wear out at night," I told the young salesgirl in the dress department. She looked me up and down as though I'd asked for something that didn't...
View ArticleBreaking Bread: When a recipe stalks you, it’s time to make it
Is it possible to be stalked by a recipe?Recently, I've had to wonder.For the past several weeks, I have been followed by ricotta dumplings.I subscribe to several recipe newsletters. A few weeks ago,...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Why do recipes call for alcoholic beverages?
Q: Why do recipes call for alcohol? Does the alcohol evaporate? Does the alcohol flavor the food? Does the alcohol cause intoxication? There are quite a great number of persons who should have answers...
View ArticleArea students attend BASF TECH Academy
Area students attend BASF TECH Academy A group of area high school students recently participated in BASF TECH Academy – a week-long program hosted at River Parishes Community [...]
View ArticleBookSmart: A trio of hot summer beach reads
When the beach chair beckons in the coming weeks, you don't want to be caught unprepared. I am not talking about having enough sunscreen, but rather having the right books to fill your beach bag. This...
View ArticleSimply Faithful: Knowing you’re safe and loved
I found out by accident that my first son knew my heartbeat. He started to cry a few hours after he was born, and I picked him up and happened to rest his head near my heart. Within seconds Benjamin...
View ArticleIn Good Faith: Message received
In between the well-traveled path between my church office and my "satellite office" at Redeye Roasters coffee shop stands Hingham Cemetery. People here in town know it as a venerable, historic New...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: Diver Ed O’Brien: Stewardship of the oceans
I toured the Atlantis and the Neil Armstrong, research vehicle ships, at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (www.whoi.edu) in Massachusetts. The men and women who work toward the health of our...
View ArticleRev Up Your Fitness Routine with Top Tech
Sure, you can just slip on your walking shoes or don your yoga togs for a rousing half hour of weekly exercise. There are plenty of reasons to kick that fitness regimen into gear the old-school way,...
View ArticleThe two pillars of Missouri barbecue
As we hone in on the 50 iconic dishes of the United States leading up to our Flavored Nation event in October, one of the toughest choices involves the state hosting the event, Missouri.St. Louis...
View ArticleThe ribs of St. Louis
Disclosure: We earn commissions from sales generated after clicking curated product links.A little more than a decade ago, St. Louis ribs were simply grilled, then slathered with a Kansas City-style...
View Article3 Things to Do
-Dancing for a Cause: The Arc of East Ascension is hosting their annual dancing fundraiser on July 8 at the Trademart Building at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, beginning at 7 p.m. For table and...
View ArticleTravel: Colonial churches in San Antonio still attract the faithful
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Everyone remembers the Alamo.The former Spanish mission and fort where William Travis, Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett fought and died for Texas independence is one of the most visited...
View ArticleLooking Up : Moon’s long shadow to touch the Earth again
Much is being said about the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. This will be an extremely rare opportunity for Americans to enjoy the spectacle of the Sun being completely covered by the Moon,...
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