Several years ago, the Concord/Union Baptist Association (the Association that we are a member of) sponsored an event to help encourage Pastors. This meeting was just for Pastors. Of course, the meeting began with a meal. We had grilled steak, twice baked potatoes, green beans and salad. The format ...

The latest hot topic across the nation in rural America has to be the push to get rid of property taxes. Many social media posts raving against them garner hundreds more like-minded individuals voicing their opposition to such taxes and the cry to live in a country where there are no property taxes ...

I was surprised to learn of the indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). SPLC self describes as one of the most prominent civil rights organizations in the country. The DOJ announced an 11-count indictment against SPLC for secretly funneling milli...

Today we are hearing the word “leader” and “leadership” used a lot in people’s everyday conversation. These words may be used in many different aspect...

There is a feeling of excitement all across LaSalle Parish as our two softball teams hold the number one ranking in their respective divisions, and th...

With tears in his eyes and a quiver in his voice, the 82-year-old gentleman looked at me and asked, “Do you think I will go to heaven?” The question k...