by John Toups | Oct 9, 2024 | Discussion
Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting, including our public officials. I apologize to those who could not get in nor have a seat. I did not expect 120-150 people to show up! I will be better prepared when we meet with the mayor who has agreed to meet with the...
by John Toups | Aug 21, 2024 | Discussion
In a conversation with a fellow citizen in our small town of Thibodaux, I brought up a recent hostage situation, expressing my concern. The response I received, though not surprising, reflected the times we live in. “I don’t want to hear another...
by John Toups | Aug 21, 2024 | Discussion
As Christians, we are witnessing an unprecedented attack on our values, faith, and way of life. The world around us seems to be embracing principles that stand in direct opposition to the teachings of the Bible. We are told to go along to get along, to accept...
by John Toups | Aug 21, 2024 | Discussion
Fear. It’s not something that just grips the big cities or the bustling suburbs anymore. No, fear has found its way into small-town America, places that were once the bedrock of community values, honesty, and trust. But lately, it feels like we’re afraid—afraid...
by John Toups | Aug 5, 2024 | Discussion
In times of uncertainty and daily challenges, many of us have found ourselves humbled, realizing the need for something greater than our own efforts. Our founders built this nation on the principles of religious liberty and justice for all, and it is up to us to...
by John Toups | Aug 5, 2024 | Discussion
In times of moral crisis, silence is often the greatest enemy. The story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the German church during Hitler’s rise serves as a stark reminder of the consequences when God’s people fail to speak out. As Christians, we are called to...
