Prison Beyond Walls When we think of prison, we often picture physical confinement within a jail cell. But imprisonment can take many forms that extend beyond locked doors and bars. People can become trapped by …
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2025 Hurricane Season | What You Should Know
The 2025 hurricane season starts today, June 1, and hurricane predictions are high. Having a basic understanding of what to do in the event of a storm or tropical system can save your life. As …
Trusting God Through Hurricane Ida
As Hurricane Ida nears the Louisiana coast in New Orleans, my neighbors and I are trusting God to bring us safely through Hurricane Ida. We are praying that our city will survive the onslaught of this …
Hurricane Ida: Devastation and Resilience in Louisiana
Five days after Hurricane Ida, it was 94 degrees in New Orleans. But the high humidity made it feel like 104 degrees in the shade. It’s not easy living in New Orleans after Hurricane Ida …
Crack Cocaine Addiction: How I Defeated It
I have heard countless stories about the destructive impact of drug addiction on individuals, families, and communities. However, nothing could have prepared me for the devastating downward spiral that crack cocaine led me into over …