A recent national study concerning the media’s influence on teen behavior has some activist groups up in arms. As a result, they believe more must be done to remove content from TV that, they say, entices youngsters toward unhealthy behavior.

Ironically, six decades removed from the blood-soaked beaches of Normandy, many of the doctrines the Allies warred against now are embraced by the Western world.

In honor of the celebration of the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let’s look this week at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Pineville, where Joshua Joy Dara is pastor. Think: Big church. Think: Class.

According to a recent U.S. Census report, 54 percent of mothers with advanced degrees do not work full time. Additionally, Census Bureau statistics reveal that over the past 10 years there has been a 15 percent increase in the number of stay-at-home moms. These figures reflect a trend that more and more women are choosing to focus on their families rather than their careers.

French journalist Jean-Dominique Bauby suffered a massive stroke in December 1995. Twenty days later, the 43-year-old father of two awoke from a coma to discover the only muscles in his body unaffected by the stroke were those of his left eye. By blinking, he was able to make it clear that though his flesh was unresponsive, his mind was unimpaired.

In his book “God With Us: The Miracle of Christmas,” John MacArthur relates the following: “I read a haunting newspaper story several years ago about a wealthy Boston family who had a christening party for their new baby.

It almost did not air. Network executives thought it moved too slowly for a Christmas special. They also were convinced that the absnence of a laugh track, a staple of 1960 era comedies, would be the kiss of death.

Thankfully, the founders of the United States were literate.

If this were only make believe...

The sins of America are many. Among the most blatant are: an insistence on the right to kill pre-born humans, the protection of pornography and the acceptance by many that perversion is normal and healthy. While these and other moral failings are signs the United States is far from healthy, a more subtle sign could be just as telling.

I’ve come close to tweaking scripture from where it reads, “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine,” to “A merry heart IS medicine.”

In some circles it is called “grinding.” An earlier form went by the name “dirty dancing.” Whatever it is called, when it shows up at a public school dance it is always controversial.

Most everything has a downside. While oversized SUVs provide comfort and a measure of safety, they only get a few miles per gallon. The convenience of a backyard pool is offset by perpetual daily maintenance. Flying may be the quickest and most efficient way to travel but it comes with delays, probing security checks and overpriced food.

There are good reasons why you should.

One of the services of the Louisiana Baptist Foundation is to keep Louisiana Baptists informed about tax laws in regard to charitable giving. The Louisiana Baptist Foundation exists to help you be a good steward of God’s resources. As a good steward you should “render unto Caesar” – only – what is required for you to render and not more.