Relationships instill life skills Improving the quality of life for children begins with knowing each child’s name and having a relationship with each one, said Freda Gandy, the new director of the Martin Luther King Jr., Family Outreach Center. Having fathers involved in their children’s lives is also important. So Darnell Griffen, who takes over Freda’s previous role as director of children’s services, will bring a greater emphasis on nurturing fathers. . . . . .read more

Moody Bible Institute Spokane’s record 260 incoming freshmen will learn to navigate cultural differences Sandpoint pastor,Nancy Copeland-Payton, embarks on retreat, spiritual direction ministry Article Four new leaders in the faith and education communities begin service over the summer. . . Editorial Amid divisive voices, the unity in our community is refreshing

Improving the quality of life for children begins with knowing each child’s name, said Freda Gandy, Toastmasters Club improves prisoners communication skills at Airway Heights Correctional Center. Growth of Unity in the Community, more than 14,000 people attended, is ongoing witness against intolerance Editorial Measure of a disaster is more than its death toll: it’s the toll on survivors

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