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Unconditional love requires much work
“My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.” (Clare, age 6) […]
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True unconditional love requires much work and is a lifetime labor
A group of professionals posed this question to 4 – 8 year-olds: “What does love mean?” The answers were broader, deeper and more profound than one could have imagined. […]
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The Solo 401(k): A retirement savings vehicle designed for the smallest businesses
Do you work for yourself?
Then take a look at the solo 401(k), which marries a traditional employee retirement savings account to a small business profit-sharing plan. To have a solo 401(k), you must either be the lone worker at your business, or its only full-time employee.
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When Louisiana picked the president
Even though this is our gubernatorial election cycle, and despite Bayou State enthusiast President Donald Trump not appearing on a ballot until 2020, things around here are still getting downright presidential. […]
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Local elections will drive turnout as well
When voters head to the polls to complete the runoff process this weekend, many of them will select individuals to help manage their parishes and cities. […]
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LABI outlines recommendations for state budget changes, Part 2
Nearly half of the state’s bond debt for capital construction is NOT spent on state projects, but on local projects or non-public entities? In fact, Louisiana is one of only 8 states that allow private organizations to make a request for state capital dollars? […]
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Louisiana had record tourism numbers for 2018
The state welcomed 51.3 million visitors, representing a 9 percent increase over 47.1 million visitors reported in 2017. Visitors spent $18.8 billion, an increase of 7 percent over 2017. […]
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LABI outlines recommendations for state budget changes
Did You Know…
1. The Louisiana Legislature appropriated more than $25 billion in the current fiscal year – a state budget that is 44 percent larger than 10 years ago and represents the highest per capita spending among states in the South?
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Our prayer life should include more than just saying or repeating words
I just finished reading a small but powerful book on prayer by Benediction Sister Joan Chittister entitled, “The Breath of the Soul.” I recommend it to all my readers. Often we think of prayer as saying various words to encourage God to do what we want. Sister Joan outlines 42 different qualities we should bring to our prayer life. I want to comment on a few of them. […]