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The complications of religion and politics

The complications of religion and politics

The complications of religion and politics

I have a request of all of our pontificating politicians. Leave God and me alone to work out our relationship. I consider myself a religious person, but I don’t wear my faith on my sleeve or preach to my neighbors. I have a “comfortable” relationship with the Good Lord. But it’s personal.
POLITICAL KILLING

POLITICAL KILLING

POLITICAL KILLING FIFTY YEARS AGO!

It’s been 50 years ago that a major event happened in Louisiana political history. Jim Leslie was gunned down in the parking lot of the Prince Murat Hotel in Baton Rouge.I was just beginning my second term as a State Senator where I represented six parishes in northeast Louisiana.
The Spirit’s Fruit

The Spirit’s Fruit

The Spirit’s Fruit

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 NASB As a believer grows in his life in Christ his character begins to change to be more Christlike.

COMMON SENSE

All we know Left untold Beaten by a broken dream Nothing like what it used to be We’ve been chasing our demons down an empty road Singer Alan WalkerThese words hit home to me as I read a number of Louisiana newspaper headlines in recent weeks.
Ask Rusty

Ask Rusty

Ask Rusty:

I’ll be 70 next New Year’s Day. When Should I Apply for Social Security?Dear Rusty: I was born on January 1st, 1958, so I believe Social Security considers me to be 70 as of December 2027. I’m planning on filing when I turn 70 to maximize the payment.
The Victorious Savior

The Victorious Savior

The Victorious Savior

“And, as they were afraid and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, ‘Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, He is risen’.