By Lisa Wilmore Greetings, Dear Hearts, Thank God for Jesus Christ, our Everlasting, Eternal, and Endless Savior, who was obedient and submissive to the will of His Father. As it is written in John 6:38 (ESV), “For I have…
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Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown Racism is defined as the belief, behavior, or systemic practice that asserts the superiority of one race over others, leading to prejudice, discrimination, and hatred based on skin color, ethnicity, or national origin. An individual or individuals…
City Schools’ Tax Proposals should not be a Blank Check
On May 16, Monroe city voters will head to the polls to decide the fate of two property tax measures. Together, these taxes are slated to generate approximately $84 million over the next decade for Monroe City Schools. It is…
Preparing Couples for Marriage is an essential pastoring skill
A wedding is more than a ceremony. It is a covenant before God. That means pastors must take their role seriously when guiding couples toward marriage. First, insist on counseling before agreeing to perform the ceremony. Love is strong, but…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
The Musical Code Switch When church musicians serve multiple congregations, the music must match the movement By Robert Wright | Minister of Music, New Light Baptist Church & Ludden Chapel Baptist Church | April 21, 2026 Every veteran church musician…
Death Notices for the week of April 20th
Willie James Brown, 71, transitioned from this life on April 16, 2026 in West Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, April 24, 2026 in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811…
Monroe City Council: March 24, 2026 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, LouisianaMarch 24, 20266:00 p.m. There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held on this date at the Council’s regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building,…