Tennessee Enacts Law to Strengthen Parental Authority Tennessee’s Governor Bill Lee has signed legislation designed to reinforce parental control in education and beyond. Known as the Family Rights and Responsibilities Act (Senate Bill 2749), the measure secured robust support in a Republican-controlled state legislature and passed with considerable majorities, while facing consistent opposition from Democrats … Read more
Asian Evangelical Leadership Forum Opens in Seoul with a Renewed Call for Discipleship The Asia Evangelical Leadership Forum (AELF) kicked off in Seoul, South Korea, with an emphatic appeal to revitalize the commitment to discipleship in today’s swiftly evolving global environment. This three-day meeting, organized by the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA), convened around 100 Evangelical … Read more
SBC Motion to Restrict Female Pastors Falls Short of Approval The Southern Baptist Convention recently voted on a proposal that would have prohibited member churches from appointing women as pastors. The proposed amendment, similar to a narrowly defeated measure from the previous year, ultimately did not secure the required two-thirds majority at the SBC Annual … Read more
Brazilian Influence in West Hartford’s Chocolate Scene Priscilla Pedrosa has nurtured a passion for chocolate ever since she began crafting bonbons at the age of 12. Even as a young girl, she found that her handmade treats quickly won the hearts of her neighbors, with friends lining up outside her home to get a taste. … Read more
Brazilian Flavors Sweeten West Hartford Priscilla Pedrosa’s passion for creating chocolate desserts began at the tender age of 12 when she crafted chocolate bon bons to sell at school. Growing up, even with modest means at home, her treats quickly became a local favorite, with neighbors lining up to buy her homemade confections. Despite working … Read more
Brazilian Flavors Come to West Hartford Priscilla Pedrosa’s passion for chocolate dates back to her childhood, when she would craft sweet treats like bon bons for classmates at the age of 12. Growing up in modest circumstances, she recalls how her homemade confections became so popular that neighbors would eagerly line up outside her home. … Read more
Brazilian Flavors in West Hartford At just 12 years old, Priscilla Pedrosa discovered her passion for chocolate by crafting bon bons to sell at school. Growing up in modest circumstances, she found creative ways to share her treats with neighbors—even when resources were scarce. “My father didn’t have much money,” she recalls, noting how her … Read more
Brazilian Flair Sweetens West Hartford At 282 Park Road in West Hartford, a new chocolate shop is infusing traditional treats with a distinctive Brazilian twist. Founded by Priscilla Pedrosa, the shop has quickly become a neighborhood favorite, offering freshly made confections that reflect both her heritage and lifelong passion for chocolate. Early Inspirations and a … Read more
Open Your Heart and Loosen Up! Fatherhood Advice from Therapist Terry Real In celebration of Father’s Day, a collection of heartfelt stories revealed how a glimpse into a father’s inner emotional life can make a world of difference. Some shared experiences of dads who rarely expressed their feelings, while others recounted memories of those who … Read more
Open Call for Allies: A Call to Arms I no longer feel secure in the country where I was born. Even attending Jewish gatherings—held in secret until the very last minute and guarded by armed personnel checking identification—only reinforces the sense that danger lurks around every corner. Despite this underlying fear, coming together in community … Read more