When Korrina Tomes-Hughes, horsewoman, wife and mother of four, acquired a horse who often squealed and kicked out, she told her husband they had a year to solve the issues. “If a horse isn’t safe, th...

DEAR ABBY: I’m concerned for my sister and her three young daughters. She has been married to “Rick” for 10 years. After she recently discovered he has inappropriate feelings toward children, she kick...

Getting older reminds me I need reminding. Remembering often that the important journey of a deepened closeness to Christ happens over time. Marathon. Not sprint. Without such remindings, impatience s...

It was years since I had passed that particular cement block wall. But as I gazed at it, the name spray-painted on the wall still stood out: Gary ... with the last name as well. I always wondered who ...

Asparagus seems to bring a strong reaction with just the mention of its name. People seem to either love it or hate it with very few being indifferent. Personally, I like the vegetable, but I am prett...

We are currently looking at the best budget numbers in the entire history of our state. Last month, the Board of Equalization certified that the Legislature would have more than $10.4 billion availabl...

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a relationship with a man I met at work. It took me six months to decide to be intimate with him, and it will be a year next month. Things are going great. The only issue is, h...

This is my favorite time of the year! The winter weather is finally starting to move on, outdoor activities ramp up, and I get to cultivate hot peppers and other vegetables in my garden. While I love ...

DEAR ABBY: If I’m with a close friend and she has a prominent hair on her face, should I say anything? I appreciate it when someone brings something like that to my attention. As a member of several w...

As we head into the legislative spring break, I wanted to update you on a number of bills that have passed in the House, and some legislation that we are still discussing. Two bills that I co-authored...

During Brain Awareness Week, I want to shed light on the millions of Americans who suffer traumatic brain injuries and offer encouragement to the patients and families who are currently going through ...

It had just rained. When it rained in the rain-forest of Brazil, it rained! No little drizzle here! It beat upon the roof. It flooded the yard. The compound where we lived had raised sidewalks so that...

Hungering and thirsting. Evidence abounds that these appetites are found in Jesus’ called-out ones throughout Christian history. Christ’s people are people who foster appetite for him. The Jesus-follo...

This week I want to delve in a little deeper and discuss some common misconceptions about reducing carbs. While some people think this is only a ‘fad’ and will pass like everything else, low carb diet...

“God doesn’t only have one phone line,” says Avery, age 10. Apparently, Avery has never heard a busy signal when praying. We’ve all experienced the unavailability of important people. We may think God...

DEAR ABBY: I am on hydrocodone for my back pain, and my wife keeps taking my medication because she says her back hurts. I have threatened to leave her, turn her in to the police and tell our children...

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day and also Spring Break week to all those students out there needing a break to decompress from their schoolwork. I always enjoyed that little bit of time off during my academi...

March is observed as Women’s History Month all across the world. International Women’s Day commemorates the cultural, political and socioeconomic achievements of this elite group of humans. During thi...

DEAR ABBY: Thirty-two years ago I was seeing two different men. I slept with each of them in the same week and became pregnant. I told them midway through the pregnancy that the baby might be theirs. ...

“Master, teach us to pray.” How refreshing, the unvarnished, straightforward appeal to Jesus offered by his ragtag band of disciples. The obvious sincerity of their request may suggest a couple of thi...