Fishing tip of the week
- Fishing Tip of the Week
- Wednesday, 30 April 2025 09:15
Crankbaits have a Downside
by Mike Gerry
Crankbaits can be some of the best and most fun baits to fish with, they ignite the bite, the fish generally crush the bait with an aggressive reaction bite and it’s a fun bait to fish as it generally causes fish to school up and compete over the bait.
Love shouldn’t hurt
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Wednesday, 30 April 2025 08:08
Closing Out Sexual Assault Awareness Month
by Teresia Smith
For one month each year, we shine a spotlight on an issue that is often hidden in the shadows, and we reaffirm our commitment to building a world where sexual assault is no longer tolerated. However, this conversation should not end when April does. Sexual assault awareness and prevention must be ongoing, just as the journey of healing and support for survivors continues year-round.
Thoughts from The Bible
- Thoughts from the Bible
- Wednesday, 30 April 2025 08:06
For the last article in the Easter series, let’s look at what it means to be raised with Christ. In other words, how are we made alive with our Lord who is alive?
Fishing tip of the week
- Fishing Tip of the Week
- Tuesday, 22 April 2025 07:31
A Few Summer Time Tips
by Mike Gerry
There is no doubt that summer time fishing can be a mystery, the bass that were seemingly every where have all of a sudden become hard to find and frustration sets in.
What can you do? Where did the fish go and how can I catch them? Let me first say that there is no fool proof answer but there are some common threads that can help!
Love shouldn’t hurt
- Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever
- Tuesday, 22 April 2025 07:29
The Myth of “Gray Rape”
by Teresia Smith
Recently, the term “gray rape” has surfaced in conversations about sex and consent. Some use this term to describe situations where one or both parties feel that something was wrong about a sexual encounter, but they hesitate to call it rape. However, this is not only harmful and misleading; it undermines a core principle that consent must be clear, mutual, and enthusiastic.
Media has coined the phrase “gray rape” to refer to sexual encounters that consent may not have been verbally denied, but it was not freely or enthusiastically given. Often, this happens when someone is pressured into sex, acting out of fear or obligation, or they may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and not capable of consent. As an advocate, I believe there is not a gray area at all. Any sexual activity without clear, mutual, enthusiastic consent is a violation.
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