"Easter’s April shower prediction dampens more than the grass" by: Jessica Shepard

   I don’t know how far out you might have looked at the weather, but forecasters are predicting roughly 70% chance of showers from Wednesday afternoon onward into the weekend.

"One heck of a positive quarter to start the year" by: John Sample

   We made it through the first quarter with surprisingly strong results.      The S 500 rose 7% in the first quarter, which is the best three-month stretch since the fourth quarter of 2011.      This came with the banking crisis and inflation that is cooling, but just won’t go away.

PSA: Financial tips for blended families

   If you become part of a blended family, you may find the experience quite rewarding.    But you’ll also want to be prepared for some financial challenges.    For starters, you and your new spouse or partner may need to evaluate your respective attitudes about money.

"Jericho reminds us that it’s not power, but Spirit of Lord" by: Caleb Gibson

    A man drives to the local mall.    He has been driving around and around for quite some time, struggling to find a parking space.    “Lord,” he prays. “I can’t stand this. If you open a space up for me, I swear I’ll give up the drink and go to mass every Sunday.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ has laughs with heartfelt storyline" by: Jessica Shepard

   While the first iteration of the “Dungeons & Dragons” role-playing game came out in 1974, I honestly didn’t become familiar with the concepts or their cultural impacts on the video games I played until I was in high school.

"Being at the mercy of technology gets old quick" by: Jessica Shepard

   It seems like every few days there’s some program on my phone, Nintendo Switch, or the work computer pestering me for updates.

"It is no time for the weak of heart to be investing" by: John Sample

   We made it through a difficult week with the various averages and indexes climbing over 1%.      For the year, the NASDAQ has almost climbed 15%.      This all happened with the Fed raising the Fed funds rate up 25 basis points and a buyer emerged for SVB.      The Swiss banks seemed more stable.

"We celebrate victory in Christ by waving Palm branches" by: Caleb Gibson

   This Sunday is Palm Sunday, April 2.    Many are not familiar with the meaning.     This study is helpful because it is about Jesus’ last Sunday before His death.     What is Palm Sunday? Palm Sunday is the day we remember Jesus when He rode into Jerusalem on a Donkey.

"Reel Reviews: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ a worthy capstone to franchise story" by: Jessica Shepard

   Since the John Wick franchise began in 2014, I’ve been staying on top of the main storyline and making sure I catch the films as soon as possible so I can review them for our readers.

"Praising the governor, but frustrated by state power grab" by: Mike Reddell

   I covered the Surf & Turf Saturday in Matagorda.    Like everyone this time of year, I checked the weather and noted the forecast for an overcast day in the 40s – cold for us down here.    Nonetheless, it’s easy to put on another layer of clothing and that was sufficient for me.