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by Georgina Tennant   My son hates anything sad or scary, even on television. Through movie afternoons, we keep asking him, "Who wins in the end?" eliciting the much-rehearsed reply, "Baddies always lose, goodies always win." Watching Cinderella, one Sunday afternoon, his usual panic set in. The initial beauty of the film faded into the darker scenes … Continue reading Knowing the End from the Beginning…Baddies Always Lose, Goodies Always Win!

By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square 20 hrs ago (The Center Square) – As states and local governments grapple over reopening schools in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, introduced a bill to ensure that federal education money follows students regardless of where they are educated. Paul introduced the Support Children Having Open … Continue reading Sen. Paul introduces legislation to allow federal education dollars to follow students

Will young, Black Americans turn out to vote in November? Probal Rashid/LightRocket via Getty Images David C. Barker, American University School of Public Affairs and Sam Fulwood III, American University Most political analysts define “swing voters” as those who swing their support from one party to the other between election cycles – determining winners and … Continue reading Young Black Americans not sold on Biden, the Democrats or voting

by Kristin Hanley   In a society where job security is no longer applicable, changing careers doesn't carry the stigma it used to. In fact, most will change careers at least three times during their lifespan. And we're not just talking job changes, but actually careersa whole new venue.For some, change can be scary, and for others, … Continue reading Changing Careers

by DEBORAH OSINIBI   Older women are great treasures to the body of Christ, these are women who have lots of experience, some of them have experienced challenging marriages, raising difficult children, health issues etc. Even though we may have the uprising of young women on the platform of preaching, yet, I still believe we need the … Continue reading Teaching Good Things While Aging-Encouragement for Older Women

By Scott McClallen | The Center Square July 29, 2020 (The Center Square) – Several reports and national surveys indicate that private and charter schools provided more meaningful educational services during state shutdowns than public schools did, and more parents are choosing nontraditional educational options this fall. A nationally representative survey conducted by Education Next found that while … Continue reading Parents choosing new forms of education in uncertain school year

by stephanie reck   Addictions come in many forms, such as, alcohol, drugs, food, sex, gambling, and pornography. Addiction happens when we have a compulsive, repetitive desire for a certain thing and we act on the impulse. Nothing else will do until the craving we are after is fulfilled. Have you ever noticed how people go to … Continue reading Breaking Free From Addiction

by Cate Russell-Cole   "The shell must break before the bird can fly." TennysonWhen I was in High School, people thought I was a stuck-up snob because I wouldn't speak to them. It's not that I didn't want to, just that I didn't know how. I had no self confidence, and was very shy. One on one … Continue reading Conquering Shyness

By Scott McClallen | The Center Square 10 hrs ago (The Center Square) – COVID-19 isn’t stopping sweeping criminal justice reform in Michigan. Legislative leaders unveiled a bill package of recommendations from the Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration based on hundreds of testimonies and a dive into 10 years of statewide arrests and … Continue reading Lawmakers unveil criminal justice reform packages to increase safety, reduce costs

by Miriam Kinai   Starting a blog has numerous benefits which include sharing your faith, gaining a following, leading people to Jesus, and finding financial freedom as well as living a location-independent lifestyle. However, blogging can also help you heal emotional wounds if you chose the right niche.   Christian Self-Development Blogger Talking about the issues which … Continue reading How to Blog for Emotional Healing

By Scott McClallen | The Center Square July 17, 2020 (The Center Square) – The Michigan Supreme Court ruled unanimously Friday that counties can’t additionally profit from tax-foreclosed homes without justly compensating the property owner. The court found that withholding any surplus from tax-foreclosure sales that exceeded the amount owed constituted an “unconstitutional taking without just compensation.” Since the … Continue reading Michigan Supreme Court Slams Door on Counties Keeping Excess Profits from Tax Home Foreclosures

by Amanda Williams   Get your running shoes on ladies! The marathon of motherhood is here and survival is the name of the game! What is a marathon anyway? One dictionary defines a marathon as "a contest of endurance" (www.dictionary.com). Another definition, my personal favorite, states a marathon is "a main event of the manifestation for the … Continue reading Surviving the Marathon of Motherhood

by Karla Downing   Are you wondering how to set boundaries with your difficult adult child who has a mental illness? It is hard to have adult children that make poor choices that cause problems in their lives and in their parents' lives; it is even more difficult to have adult children who have mental illnesses that … Continue reading Setting Boundaries With Your Difficult Adult Child Who Has A Mental Illness

by Daniel Dela Dunoo   “Positive and negative are directions that lead to different outcomes. Which direction do you choose?” –Remez Sasson Positive thinking is obviously not a magic wand bringing closure to all your struggles and troubles. Positive thinking isn`t some kind of miracle cure for all your frailties and inadequacies. But what I can tell … Continue reading Five Things Positive Thinking Will Do For You

by Jennifer Mobbs  I was watching one of those heart-wrenching videos on the Internet. The remnants of what once was a German Shepard dog had been starved to the point she was only a skeleton covered with patches of dirty, dingy fur. This poor dog couldn't even stand up without help. As I watched this short … Continue reading Nothing Short of a Miracle