Religion

October 31, 2023

How do you give God thanks for every blessing? Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D. Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D.Special to the Outlook One of the first lessons we learn from our parents is to say thank you. Saying thank you is not only good manners, but also biblical. In this week’s Wednesday

Religion

October 16, 2023

What is the promise of the Lord? Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D.Special to the Outlook In this 21st Century, it appears to be very easy to influence people to believe various ideas, theories, and propaganda without scientific evidence or empirical research. Considering the climate in this complex world, the critical question

Religion

October 16, 2023

What is the gift of prayer? Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D.Special to Capital Outlook It is common for people to receive gifts for special occasions such as birthdays, holidays, weddings or anniversaries. While these gifts are apropos for the event, the critical questions to be asked are: What is the gift

Religion

September 29, 2023

How do you maintain a ‘Never SayDie’ attitude? By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D.Special to Capital Outlook We live in a world where there will be constant tribulations. These trials may come in the form of unemployment, sickness, mental health or death. Since tribulations are a part of life, the critical

How do you function in a strange environment?

September 29, 2023

By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D.Special to Capital Outlook According to Arthur Fletcher, widely referred to as the father of affirmative action, our mind decides or controls everything in our life; thus, we become what we feed to our mind. Considering the significance of the mind, the critical questions to be

Religion

September 29, 2023

How do you live beyond blindness inyour life? By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D.Special to the Outlook In life, some people can’t see the forest for the trees. They make poor decisions, become depressed, lose confidence in themselves and others. The critical questions to be asked are: How do you live

FEA offers parents tips and what to expect in the fall

June 2, 2020

By Jodi Yonder Special to the Outlook The value of public schools has never been felt more acutely than after the coronavirus pandemic forced classrooms to close and sent our kids to learn from home. The impact on communities unfolded as many parents were laid off, while those still working

COVID-19 plea

April 14, 2020

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Chairman of Leon County Commission, Bryan Desloge, couldn’t have been more succinct when he joined a group of ministers who called on their congregants to practice social distancing. “If there is ever a time for prayer now is that time,” Desloge said at

Spiritually Speaking: Been there, bless that

November 7, 2018

By James Washington The Dallas Weekly/NNPA Member I wish I could remember where I heard this. But it is worth repeating for those of you who know what real pain feels like. A televangelist, whose name I can’t remember, reminded me of the powerful nature of words that sometimes

Black church sends message to Trump White House in two-day ‘call to conscience’

September 27, 2018

By Hazel Trice Edney and Hamil Harris Trice Edney News Wire As America prepares to return to the polls for mid-term elections amidst racial tensions, continued economic inequities and a president that appears to embrace racism and shun truth, thousands of Black church leaders and parishioners answered a “Call to