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In 1951, Tony Bennett’s first big hit, “Because of You” reached #1 on the pop charts and sold over 1 million copies.  Because of Tony Bennett, music lovers of all ages would fall in love with the classic standards of the pre-Rock & Roll era that have been interpreted and reinterp

The above title was on a magazine cover I saw once. As I read that title, I could not help but stand amazed at the extent to which our society has become enamored with self. Is it not amazing that someone could find “759 ways” to improve one’s physical life, and in all of this, could not see that there is but one thing that will make the most significant improvement? The most tremendous improvement for a person is the salvation of one’s soul from sin! Yes, the soul of man needs help rather than the body, for this is the part of man that endures! The apostle Paul wrote, “...

Funnel cakes, farm animals, and fun...get ready for the Kentucky State Fair

It’s a showstopper alright!

Many families are beginning to think about the next school year. As a former teacher, a mom, and a grandmother, most years of my life have included back-to-school activities. Each family’s back-to-school preparation may look different, but usually these activities are simple things. Even so, making good memories with children is an important part of their school success.

School may be out for the summer, but Kentuckians are getting a front row seat to a lesson in political activism from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). Their new guidance regarding SB 150 is causing a commotion, leading some legislators to go back to the drawing board as to how best to address what they see as defiance of legislative intent. 

It’s music to my ears hearing legislative leaders reiterate with unwavering conviction that bringing school choice to Kentucky remains a top policy priority for the super-majority Republican party during next year’s General Assembly session.

What Is It That Saves Man?

Jarrod Jacobs

There is much religious confusion today. One area where men are confused concerns how we can be saved. Some have been taught that faith alone saves a man. Is this what the Bible teaches? Please read the verses below. The Bible teaches that:

People saw salvation when John preached (Lk. 3:6).

Salvation came through Christ (Matt. 1:21; Lk. 2:30, 19:9-10; Jn. 3:17, 10:9, 12:47; Acts 4:12; I Tim. 1:15; Heb. 7:25; Jas. 4:12; Rom. 4:25, 5:10).

Now and then, I’ll get some interesting tidbits from SiriusXM. Here is the latest batch. Did you know that Carly Simon began her career in the 1960’s as part of The Simon Sisters. This folk duo consisted of Carly and her sister Lucy. They released 3 albums between 1964-1969 before Lucy left and got married. Lucy had a minor solo career and released 2 albums in the ‘70’s before finding greater success writing music for Broadway lay; she received a Tony award nomination for her music on The Secret Garden in 1991.

Summer in the Commonwealth: The perfect time to support local tourism

While the legislative interim continues and my colleagues and I meet regularly with our committees on your behalf to craft the legislative agenda for the 2024 Regular Session, summer is in full swing here in the commonwealth, and there is no time like the present to get out and see the best of what this beautiful state has to offer.