Thoughts from the Bible

Love shouldn’t hurt -ever

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:54

Sometimes Love Can Be Hard
by Teresia Smith

Teenage romantic relationships are, in a sense, a training ground for adult relationships, providing an opportunity for learning to manage strong emotions, to negotiate conflict, to communicate needs and to respond to other’s needs. Falling in love can be tricky, dealing with all the emotions involved. Nevertheless, through their romantic relationships, adolescents have the potential for a lot of growth as they learn about themselves and other people, gain experience in how to manage their feelings and develop the skills needed for healthy relationships.
Recently, I asked a young lady to share her thoughts on teen romance and relationships. Here is what she shared:

Thoughts from the Bible

Tuesday, 12 September 2023 07:51

The Fall of Man
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

The most tragic and devastating moment in human history is recorded for us in Genesis 3 of the Bible. That one moment, known simply as “The Fall” marred humanity as well as every other created thing. The effects of The Fall continue to devastate our lives today. But that terrible moment was proceeded by the very best of times for humanity. Before The Fall, there were two people, a man named Adam and his wife Eve, who enjoyed something no one else has ever enjoyed since, a world without sin and an unhindered fellowship and communion with the Creator.

Fishing tip of the week

Fishing Tip of the Week

Wednesday, 06 September 2023 09:28

Presentation is Everything in the Fall
by Mike Gerry

When you hit the water in the fall of the year one of the frustrating issues that we all deal with is the lack of big bites. The bass are extremely aggressive, but it seems like all you can do is hook up on little fish. There are of course many reasons why the small fish are always more aggressive and become easy catches for most of us during the fall time frame.

Love shouldn’t hurt – ever

Love Shouldn't Hurt - Ever

Wednesday, 06 September 2023 09:25

Addictions and Sexual Assault

by Tersia Smith

Sexual assault affects so many people; however, a majority of sexual assaults are not ever reported to the police. While most perpetrators will not suffer consequences of their actions, survivors can feel their life is held captive by the effects of this trauma, unsure how to break free and return to a normal life. Sexual assault can take a toll on one’s mental health. Depression, flashbacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common among survivors. Victims of sexual abuse are three times more likely than the average person to suffer from depression, and six times more likely to suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder.