In the eyes of a child, the pastor is often viewed as a trusted father figure. Because of this deep spiritual bond, children naturally express affection through hugs and embraces. However, in today’s highly litigious society, ministers must exercise extreme…
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Landry’s veto of HB125 unfair to the wrongfully convicted
In 1979, the State of Louisiana convicted a 17-year-old Wossman High School student named Gerald Manning for the murder of Vonda Harris. The DA stacked the case against him, manipulated witness testimony, and set him up. He was wrongfully convicted,…
Tread carefully on moral issues
Today’s cultural landscape requires a pastor to possess both the precision of a surgeon and the heart of a shepherd. When addressing hot-button moral issues—such as abortion, gay rights, and same-sex marriage—the pulpit must never become a launching pad for…
Mayor Ellis’ repeated stands against Blacks are troubling
On the surface, Mayor Friday Ellis projects the image of a progressive leader. He speaks the language of economic growth and, to his credit, has advanced major development initiatives. However, a troubling paradox defines his administration: this progress stalls abruptly…
Politics and the Pulpit requires a Delicate Balance
Stepping into the pulpit during election season requires a steady hand. Pastors must remember a fundamental truth: God is neither a Republican nor a Democrat. God does not endorse political campaigns or favor specific candidates. Our mandate is to preach…
Visiting the sick requires care
There are many pastors who visit the sick in hospitals and at home. Visitations require a delicate blend of empathy, tact, and faith. If you choose to visit the sick, remember the rule: If you visit one, you must visit them all.…
School board silent on tax, still no plan
The deafening silence coming from the Monroe City School Board regarding November’s upcoming tax vote is, Nobody has a plan. Candidates have signs up to run for office in November, but even the candidates avoid talking about their plans to…