"The way I retain information depends on its usefulness in my life" by: Jessica Shepard

Anyone and everyone have that one friend or family member that seems to have a pile of completely random information that they’re known for recounting at the drop of a hat.

"Nowadays there is no way of hiding from reality" by: John Sample

In case you weren’t watching, we have been down for a couple of weeks and it really didn’t amount to much with the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock-index holding above 4100.      Attention currently is on what the Administration and Congress will do with the debt ceiling.

PSA: Four ways to use cash wisely

We haven’t yet reached a “cashless” society.    In fact, cash can still be a valuable element of your overall financial picture – if you employ it wisely.    But how?    Actually, you can find at least four good uses for the cash.

"The Bible is really a picture of God’s redemptive work " by: Caleb Gibson

How can we summarize the Bible?     The Bible, often known as the Word of God, is a book about redemption.     It is the world’s most popular book in print.     It is now available for everyone through the use of Bible Apps for our cell phones.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ capitalizes on the ‘found family’ trope one last time" by: Jessica Shepard

Recently I saw an article online about how moviegoers were starting to experience fatigue from superhero movies and I can understand that feeling.    Honestly, after the silliness of the “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special” during Christmas, I was pretty done with the series.

"Our Cocker Spaniel learns not to mess with roosters the hard way" by: Jessica Shepard

My mom, MaLinda Reddell, has been a chicken owner for the past few years and we’re still learning new things every few months.    We spent Saturday morning last weekend removing the pool filter grids, washing them out, and loading a new set in – all to prepare for the summer season.

"The only certain thing is there is uncertainty " by: John Sample

With all of the concerns in the market - in a month that is not one of the best for equities - the bear is still hibernating.    That is not to say the bull is running wild in the streets.  The S&P 500’s stock index continues to hold around 4100.

PSA: Are you protected from disability risk?

We all try to stay healthy. But accidents and illnesses do happen.    If you were injured or became sick, and couldn’t work for months or even longer, how would you pay your bills?

"We are called to serve God, but don’t forget the presence of God" by: Caleb Gibson

It’s time to fulfill your destiny.    Every voice is different.     Every laugh is different.     Every person is different.     As we get closer to graduation, what should we be telling those who graduate high school and college?

"Reel Reviews: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ spouts over 1,700 gallons of fake blood" by: Jessica Shepard

In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past 42 years, the “Evil Dead” movie franchise is big on practical special effects and that includes gallons of fake blood.