Character is Dead says Stewart image reveals ethics crisis
Guest editorial by Kelly Boggs argues Martha Stewart's release spotlights America's erosion of character. He cites Barna survey results showing low emphasis on morals among parents, contrasting with a shift to a personality ethic centered on wealth and fame. He warns renewal requires embracing transcendent values and rejecting celebrity-driven ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Stewart
Stewart
America
Barna Research Group
Barna
James Davison Hunter
University of Virginia
Baer Eee
Saathens
Hunter
Kelly Boggs
Portland-area
Valley Baptist Church
McMinnville
Ore
Baptist Press
Patience and Hope in a Christian Life
A Bible study exploring patience as a fruit of the Spirit, contrasting fleshly temper with Christlike endurance. It links Luke 21 19 and Matthew 18 23 35 to hope, forgiveness, and self-control, showing anger as a harmful temperament and debt metaphor for Sin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Banks
Mom
Webster
Jesus
Lead Guitarist Finds Hope and Forgiveness in Church
A Bakersfield rock guitarist, weary of life, seeks answers in church and discovers forgiveness through faith. The piece links anger to lost hope and urges turning to prayer to replace rage with patience as a path to resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Korn
Christ
Satan
Local News Desk Contact Details and Office Roles
News Editor Margaret Baker and Bookkeeper Office Manager Diane Givens are listed with a mailing address P.O. Box 1600 and two phone numbers 661-746-4942 and 661-399-5925 for press and administrative inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Givens
What defines a walkable community workshop insights
A resident recounts attending a city council workshop on walkable communities. The session explored the definition, benefits, and examples from other cities on creating inviting, pedestrian friendly streets and spaces for residents.
Walkable towns and bikes boost health says Que Pasa
Deanna Rodriguez reports on a workshop in Shafter led by a national center for bicycling and walking. The event promoted walkability through real world solutions, discussed new bike paths, and encouraged walking to school and downtown. A vision for a livable town emerged with healthier habits and community action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D.C
Shafter
U.S
American Heart Association
Richland
National Center For
W.bike
Shafter Kiwanis Aid Supports Ballet Youth Folklorico Dancers
The Thiotiani Performing Arts and Education Association thanks Shafter Kiwanis Club for a donation aiding the March 18 to 20 Danzantes Unidos conference in Gardena. Seventeen students and ten parent chaperones will attend, with workshops and a Friday performance representing Shafter. Community donations and Kern County Mental Health grant funded shoes, skirts, costumes, and equipment for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folklorico Thiotiani
the Dancers
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Danzantes Unidos
United Dancers
Gardena
California
Shafter
Brandi Root
Kern County Mental Health Substance Abuse System of Care
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By Kelly Boggs
Margaret Baker
Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Lerdo Highway
P.O. Box
Que Pasa
Deanna Rodriguez Root
aRta
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