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Minister’s Corner: Bringing our thoughts into captivity

In Joshua Chapter 6, we read how the Lord gave the victory to Israel as the mighty walls of Jericho came tumbling down. The method was definitely unconventional, but it came from the Lord. All the people had to do was be obedient.

Heritage Manor News: Colon cancer

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Colon cancer is the third deadliest cancer affecting both men and women in the United States.

Minister’s Corner: The struggle with greed

The country suffers from a malady called consumerism. Everyone knows the key to happiness is found in one word, “more.” More money, more power, more cars, and more stuff equals happiness. The American dream is all about the accumulation of things.

Heritage Manor News: Easter activities

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Today is Palm Sunday. It is the first day of Holy Week that concludes on Holy Saturday.

Who’s getting married?

(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte. This information is printed once a month in The Gazette.

Heritage Manor News: Sleeping habits

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Sleeping well is important to older adults, especially active ones, as well as other adults.

Minister’s Corner: The checklist

I remember once seeing a bumper sticker that said, “How many times can I sin and still get to Heaven?” That’s a silly question, isn’t it? But, let’s imagine for a minute that there is an answer- a specific number.

Gazette Guidelines

The Ville Platte Gazette publishes your engagement and wedding announcements in the Lifestyles section at no cost. The Gazette has prepared a wedding packet that includes forms, instructions, and a time-table for the announcement.

Minister’s Corner: Bringing our thoughts into captivity

Second Corinthians 10:4-5 KJV says, “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds; casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the...

Heritage Manor News: Daylight Savings Time begins

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Daylight savings time begins today, March 14.