Loretta Lynn ‘was serious about her faith and a devout member of the church’
Loretta Lynn, the country music superstar whose autobiography “Coal Miner's Daughter” recounted her baptism and ties to Churches of Christ, has died. She was 90. “Our…
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Why ‘The Waltons,’ the classic TV show that just turned 50, wasn’t afraid of religion
During the pandemic lockdown, I rediscovered “The Waltons” and watched all 221 episodes. Somewhere along the way, I learned that the classic TV show about…
Lauren Akins values faith, family over fame
Lauren Akins does not want to be called Laura. If you search for her on Instagram and mistakenly type Laura Akins, you’ll find me. And…
Netflix’s controversial ‘Cuties’ is only a symptom of a much larger problem
Netflix's "Cuties," the controversial French film that features sexualized portrayals of young children, is only a symptom of a much larger problem. I watched the…
(Who is Alex Trebek?)
I have wondered about Alex Trebek’s faith for a while. My curiosity was piqued last May when the longtime “Jeopardy!” host — battling stage 4 pancreatic…
Modern-day parables: This is country music
I drive a minivan, not a truck. I drink Diet Coke, not beer. I wear a baseball cap, not a cowboy hat. I don’t cheat…
