By Garry Blanson Established for Black People in Monroe, Louisiana Today, when I say the words “Delta Vocational School,” most people generally presume that I’m talking about either the Delta school in West Monroe, Louisiana, or the Delta school on…
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The pH of Life: Peace and Happiness
By Rusty Potter Back in my school days, I remember learning about pH in chemistry. The teacher explained that pH is a measurement used to determine whether something is acidic, neutral, or alkaline. If the pH is too far in…
Move past the hurt and forgive
By Lisa Wilmore Blessings Dear Hearts, Let us thank God for our Savior, Jesus Christ, and for the privilege of walking this Christian journey. The presence of Jesus is our strength, our comfort, and our hope. Today, take a…
Sermons that are relevant are boring!
Want to know the cure for insomnia? A boring sermon! It’s guaranteed to put people to sleep with their eyes wide open. They only wake up when the preacher says, “As I close.” Every Sunday morning, the pews are filled…
Thank God and The Monroe Free Press for ten years of writing ministry
First, allow me to thank God and Rev. Roosevelt Wright, Jr. for opening doors for me on this incredible journey. In June 2016, I began my God-given assignment of writing Christian articles for The Monroe Free Press. The very…
In drowning aftermath, community’s love gives hope
In the wake of the unimaginable tragedy that claimed the lives of 10-year-old Ja’Oni Williams and 9-year-old Ja’Candis Owens on the Ouachita River last Sunday, our community has been shrouded in a heavy, collective grief. There are no words in…
Our City, Our Community
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom, Faith, and Forward Progress in Monroe By Marie Brown As Juneteenth approaches, the people of Monroe have an opportunity to celebrate not only a historic moment in American history, but also the resilience, faith, and…