The psychological theory of cognitive dissonance tells us our brains are hardwired to desire resolution and that uncertainty is an uncomfortable, untenable place to stay long-term. As theologian Brad ...

We need resilience, courage, faith to accept and adjust to what life brings us. To surmount difficulties and make the best of them. To stay focus on our dreams and aspirations. To keep ourselves ...

Leffler was named as a finalist for the production in February. She and 14 other finalists got the chance to audition in front of the casting director in New York.

Keep the faith. Democracy will prevail. Joy Hamlat, Oxnard To the editor: America voted for change last November (by a small margin — hardly a mandate), but not at a billionaire’s whim.

Maintaining his passionate belief in the problem-solving skills of humanity at large allows Riddell to fully convey his ...

Kaylee Herring had a reason to question to her faith.  She lost her grandparents when she was a teenager, during a time when ...