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The courage to obey God

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture:“…Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this…

Lisa Wilmore

Be like time – It only moves forward

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter “If I could turn back time…” Those words, made famous by Cher in her 1989 hit, capture a feeling we all had at one point or another. Tyrone Davis echoed a similar sentiment in his soulful classic,…

Rusty Potter

I will trust you, Lord

July 3, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, There are things that come across the table of life that bleeds your heart and draw tears from your eyes. In fact, even worry clouds your mind and stress becomes the oppressor of your emotions.…

Lisa Wilmore

The Man in the Arena: Dare to step in

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Pootter In a world where critics are numerous and courage is rare, Theodore Roosevelt’s words remain true: “It is not the critic who counts… the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” We live…

Rusty Potter

Consulting God is essential when seeking leaders

June 26, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture Reading: Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah, and said to him, “Look, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now make us a…

Lisa Wilmore

Every day is school

June 19, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Every day is school. Whether you’re behind a desk, on the job, in the gym, or just figuring life out – you are in class. The world is your teacher, and experience is the curriculum. The question…

Rusty Potter

God is the true source of wisdom

June 19, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture Reading: “Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven. Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and…

Lisa Wilmore

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
-- Celebrating Birthdays Today: Theidia Breaux, Melonie Secrease, Tillman Givens, Jr., Cassandra Johnson, John Coleman, III, Katrina Ruff, Bennie Glover, Crystal Colston, Gary Abrams, Lawrencia Sims, Marlow Moore, Johnny Pookie Collins, Joyce Ann Pimpton, Shelton Matthews, Sr., LaQuentin Williams, Jamie N. Louis. (9)
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--- This week in 1974 Mr. James Brown gave a 12-minute acceptance to the welcome at a local church program. See Clipping. (52)
--- This week in 1974 Lavern Jones made the news with a "Kissing your mother-in-law" acceptance speech. Clipping and Photo. (52)
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Our Rich Black Heritage: “Held down by Louisiana Law!”

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Our Rich Black Heritage: The Forgotten Negro Organizers of “The First Official Monroe Chapter of The NAACP”

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