Book review: The Year of the Pitcher’ looks at 1968 America
In 1968, as America struggled with racial unrest and the Vietnam War, Jackie Robinson was trying to capture what was happening and its effect on youth."Young people nowadays are learning to hate," he...
View ArticleVideo: Why rituals still matter, 500 years after the Reformation fought...
Why participating in rituals is an enduring part of being human.
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: All is fair in love and computer programs
Every night my husband and I have the same routine. We go upstairs, we get undressed, we get into bed, and then my husband says, "Siri, what's the weather tomorrow?"Yes, it's true. There are three of...
View ArticleJennie Geisler: Traditional flavors make new favorite pie
Call me crazy, but pecan pie has never been my favorite. Fruit pies and pumpkin and chocolate cream and cheesecake anything would fill my dessert plate first and then I'd be out of room.This work of...
View ArticleGear up for your holiday cooking with these kitchen essentials
Whether you’re in charge of Thanksgiving dinner for the very first time this year or a seasoned holiday cook who has just about everything you need, it’s time to take stock of your kitchen equipment so...
View ArticleNetworx: Entrance foyer addition
"I love my home but my front door opens right into the living room." No doubt about it, this is definitely an awkward floor plan. You may have tried ignoring the problem or decorating around it. Now,...
View ArticleIn Good Faith: Day after day
Be honest. Do you have any leftover Halloween candy or have you eaten it all by now? Your answer likely depends on whether or not you have children in the Halloween-obsessed zone and just how stealthy...
View ArticleSimply Faithful: Carving out space
I suspect even the most dedicated collector has favorites. That one quartz he found on vacation as a boy. The postage stamp that came on the first letter from her pen pal.At least it's true for me, a...
View ArticleKalynn Brazeal: The Perception
You were late and I was angry. There were seventeen thousand things I needed to accomplish that day and yet you were twenty minutes late and counting. At first it was impatience as I realized that once...
View ArticleHow churches could turn the obesity epidemic around
A new report says that 4 in 10 Americans are obese. Could pastors, not public-health officials, be the key to to a healthier nation?
View Article10 Bible quotes that could help you lose weight
Are you a "temple trasher"? If so, here are 10 Bible quotes to inspire you to start taking better care of your body.
View ArticleSeaside Healthcare offers continuum for substance abusers
Once a patient undergoes an intensive detox period, relapse is much more likely to occur without further help.
View ArticleVolunteer groups trick-or-treat for food drive
Director of Community Services with St. Theresa and Director of the food pantry, Anna Sparacino said this is the big kick-off drive to stock the shelves ahead of the holiday season, which is the...
View ArticleLouisiana Book Festival fosters love of reading for book lovers of all ages
Oklahoma-native Alton Carter made a showing at the festival with his book "The Boy Who Carried Bricks: A True Story of Survival," a true story of how Carter overcame adversities to become the...
View ArticleAscension Briefs November 2
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View ArticleThese are a few of Oprah's Favorite Things (and ours!)
For the past 20 years, Oprah has been giving us her Favorite Things to give on holidays, birthdays and special occasions to the people we care about. Her list for 2017 has 102 items on it in categories...
View ArticleToday’s Workout: Push press squat strengthens back
How important is your back? Seriously ... is it on your weekly fitness list? If not, why? Maybe you've had an injury or a few aches that make you shy away . Or is it simply an area that you just don't...
View ArticleLooking Up: Just try and count the stars!
How many stars are there? That's not a foolish question. It may be impossible to answer, but it keeps you wondering and hopefully a little humble. Counting the grains of sand on the beaches of the...
View Article4 Things to do November 3
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View ArticleTis the season
Times are hard, I know, but if you can afford to buy gifts for your own family, you're already doing better than too many families in our own community. Sacrificing one present under your own tree...
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