The Reformation and the emergence of Anabaptists, Amish, Mennonites and other...
At the beginning of the Reformation, there were basically two streams of Protestantism. It didn't take long, however, for the movement to split into many often antagonistic sects.
View ArticleMore than a cake: How legal briefs will influence religious freedom debate...
Here are lessons that can be learned from the first round of amicus, of friend-of-the-court, briefs.
View ArticleMusic and the Spoken Word: 'Scene in the Form of a Prayer'
Why is it that so much of life's profound beauty has roots in heartache and sorrow?
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Free speech and football
During the first college football game of the season this fall, I had to nudge my 6-year-old son to take off his hat during the national anthem.As we stood with the rest of the crowd, he begrudgingly...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Lost and Found: The joy of losing oneself
It was an iconic moment in sports history or, rather, an iconic 18 seconds. It was the first round of the 1995 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals. The Indiana Pacers were playing the New York Knicks at...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Advice confusion
A mother of a 2-year-old, pregnant with her second child, talked about the confusion caused by all the advice about child-rearing online and social media platforms. She wondered how one would know...
View ArticleBook Notes: A fateful journey in The Lighthouse’
"The Lighthouse" by Alison Moore. Biblioasis publisher, Windsor, Ontario, 2017. 203 pages. $14.95"The Lighthouse" is a short, orderly novel that, despite its uncomplicated narrative and brevity, is a...
View ArticleDonaldsonville 4-H youth help raise money for camp scholarships
Tractor Supply and the National 4-H Council have a long history of working together to provide the tools necessary for success to 4-H members. This partnership has resulted in more than $11 million to...
View ArticleLt. Gov. Nungesser promotes Louisiana tourism in Germany, U.K.
"International visitors stay longer and spend more money. That is a win for the state as tourism in Louisiana brings a return on investment of $40 for every $1 spent,” said Nungesser.
View ArticlePACE announces Audience Awards from film festival
People Acting for Change and Equality, or PACE, announced the audience awards from the 9th week-long North Louisiana Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. Viewers at the festival rated the films they saw."A...
View ArticleACHS celebrates homecoming in style with parade, shutout defeat over CCHS
Sanchez told The Donaldsonville Chief he was confident it would be a show stopper.
View ArticleFuture Gonzales officer gets surprise visit at 5th birthday party
A local boy got the surprise of a lifetime at his fifth birthday party on Saturday. Jake, 5, of Gonzales was playing in his police officer costume last week when he met Officer Tyson Dennis of the...
View Article3 Things to do the week of October 5
1. Flambeau Fest: Get your tickets this week for the inaugural Flambeau Festival, to be held at Ascension Fields at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. The large outdoor festival is sure to pave the way for...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: Don’t call me ... I’ll call you
"Hello, Hello," I said, picking up the phone when I saw my husband's number come up on my caller ID.Nothing."Hellllloooooooooo?" I said louder."Can I have a Tall, Decaf, Skim Mocha Frapppucino," I...
View ArticleBecoming a Tiger: How I learned to Love Purple and Live Gold
My friend invited me to the tailgate, and I was a little nervous about only knowing one person there. Those fears were quickly shut down when the whole Krewe welcomed me with open arms and a shot of...
View ArticleReport ranks Louisiana No. 5 for retirement finances
Along with warm weather and cajun cuisine, retired seniors can enjoy a low tax burden and affordable care options if they choose to spend their golden years in Sportsman's Paradise.
View ArticleBaby Steps Fun Run helps parents struggling with fertility
Registration and fundraising is underway for the 5th annual Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run, which will be held Saturday November 18, at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Sarah's Laughter will give...
View ArticleTime again to shop for the best Medicare deal
Now’s the time for Louisiana residents with Medicare to check their health and drug coverage for 2018.Medicare’s open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.Open enrollment is the best time to...
View ArticleBest Halloween costumes for kids this year
Some kids have very definite ideas about what they want to “be” for Halloween and it's up to the adults to make their dreams or nightmares come true.
View Article'I'm a firm believer in God now': Las Vegas survivor says his faith changed...
During CNN's “New Day” program, Taylor Benge recounted his survival story at Sunday night's shooting, which left 58 dead and more than 500 people injured.
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