Big Baits for Big Fall Bass
by Mike Gerry
As we approach winter it is a time of year where size matters; at no time during the fishing year is the size of your bait more important than fall if you’re looking for size! If your wanting to catch big quality bass, fish with big baits, like 7 inch swim baits, ¾ oz. jigs with large trailers that give the jig a bulky look; even ¾ to 1 oz. spinner baits with large willow leaf blades will produce that big bite.
Intersection of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
by Teresia Smith
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want to talk about the intersection of sexual assault and domestic violence. The APA Task Force on Violence and the Family defined domestic violence as “ a pattern of abusive behaviors including a wide range of physical, sexual, and psychological maltreatment used by one person in an intimate relationship against another to gain power unfairly or maintain that person’s misuse of power, control, and authority. It can either result or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, psychological harm, mal-development, or even death.”
God’s Glory in the Gospel Design
by Sarah Wootten
I was part of a very awkward conversation a few years ago. I was on a business call working out a schedule for upcoming projects with a client. As the discussion wore on, it became apparent that the client was jealous. Why was he jealous?
Critical Rod Tip Positioning
by Mike Gerry
It can’t be stated enough that the position of your rod tip while worm fishing is a critical part of catching fish on a worm.
Back to Basics: What is Domestic Violence?
by Rebecca Hieronymi
Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I being abused?” or maybe a close family member or friend has raised concerns about how your partner is treating you. Many people find it difficult to recognize abuse when it doesn’t manifest as physical violence. It is hard to accept that the person you love and trust most in the world would manipulate you, control, and harm you over and over again. Recognizing abusive tactics and accepting it’s happening are necessary to ending the abuse however. Generally, there are 5 main types of abuse and they often overlap and meld together.