Four times a month, community columnists weigh in on matters of faith and values. The Faith and Values column appears Mondays, and features retired Methodist minister Paul Graves, of Sandpoint; ...

Several times a month, community columnists weigh in on matters of faith and values. The Faith and Values column appears Mondays, and features retired Methodist minister Paul Graves, of Sandpoint; ...

One of the reasons I went into ministry was the appeal of helping individuals find their purpose in serving, learning and growing in community. I never thought that crafting or understanding church ...

Teenage depression and suicidal thoughts are at an all-time high, prompting concerns about adequate preparation for life's challenges. Schools should prioritize mental health education and support ...

With Election Day weeks away, both parties are reaching out to people of faith, as those with some religious affiliation are still a large percentage of Americans voters, having with a huge impact.

Parents are a child’s first teachers, and much of what they learn in the early years shapes who they become as adults. From habits and values to emotional responses, children often mirror the ...

Chinese proverbs offer life lessons. A proverb states forgetting ancestors is like a brook without a source or a tree without ...

“What truly shapes a child’s future?” is a question that concerns many parents. Some feel it’s academics, while some believe ...

Former Obama speechwriters Cody Keenan and Terry Szuplat opened the 2025 Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Annual Conference (#LMA25) with a keynote that brought this attendee to her feet once or ...