Posted: Friday, Jun 14th, 2013
Rev. LaVonne: Sunday is Father's Day. The word father often connotes emotional connections. It may be the Our Father, our Dad of origin or a substitute father image.
Dr. Don: We can reason that anyone who ever lived had a biological father and may have also had someone who functioned as a father.
Rev. LaVonne: In the Bible ...more
Posted: Friday, Jun 14th, 2013
The death of Jesus was a crushing blow for His disciples. Their hopes and dreams, they thought, died and were buried with the Lord. They believed they had mistakenly "hitched their wagons to a falling star." Fearfully, they cowered in the shadows, defeated and confused. No doubt they asked themselves how they could have been so mistaken about the identity ...more
Posted: Friday, Jun 7th, 2013
What do Bonnie Raitt, Darius Rucker and Ziggy Marley have in common? They're all coming to Paso Robles, and no, they're not playing the California Mid-State Fair.
Vina Robles Winery's 3,300 seat outdoor amphitheater -- which broke ground last December and is nearing completion this summer -- has announced its much anticipated inaugural concert season. With the likes of ...more
Posted: Friday, Jun 7th, 2013
Dr. Don: We've all heard about the truth. John 8:32 asserts, "And you will know the truth, and that very truth will make you free."
Rev. LaVonne: Those words have always haunted me. I wondered what they meant. Was it what you learned as a child, to always tell the truth, or is it something greater? The musical "The Scottsboro ...more
Posted: Friday, Jun 7th, 2013
"Who needs a Savior when the sun is shining brightly, the sea is calm and the sails are moved by a serene and gentle breeze?" That's the way I used to think.
"But let the storms of life break loose and trials wash around like high waves, and suddenly the self-sufficient are looking for answers -- fast! Death, a lingering ...more
Posted: Friday, May 31st, 2013
Maureen Qualia's enological journey began more than a hundred years ago in 19th-century Texas, the first steps of her travels taken by her great-grandfather who came to America from northern Italy outside of Milan.
He planted those first grapes in southern Texas near the Mexican border and now, generations later, Qualia's father, Thomas Qualia, and brother, Michael Qualia, work that ...more
Posted: Friday, May 31st, 2013
For a winemaker who lives a full-of-gusto life on both land and sea, the rough-hewn style of the Paso wine region is a perfect fit.
"Paso has that roll-up-your-sleeves, hands-on and get-dirty winemaking culture that fits my personality and style of winemaking," Blake Kuhn said. "I was attracted to Paso because it is a relatively young dynamic winegrowing region ...more
Posted: Friday, May 31st, 2013
The potential success of the soon-to-be-released cable and Internet show, Great Healthy Meals, can be measured in the oohs and aahs that filled the set during taping of its first episode in April.
Cast and crew temporarily took over the industrial kitchen at Idler's Appliances in Paso Robles to film the pilot episode, which featured Nancy Walker, founder and executive ...more
Posted: Friday, May 31st, 2013
In 2009, few probably could have predicted the success that would be enjoyed by "The Hangover," a summer comedy from Todd Phillips that featured a trio of familiar faces -- Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis -- a wild plot and a night in Las Vegas gone wrong. It bloomed into a mega hit, and the comedy of the ...more
Posted: Friday, May 31st, 2013
In order to stay in optimum physical health, it's advisable to go to a health care professional for an examination and then take his advice and the prescription that he gives to you. The same holds true in the spiritual realm. You might hesitate and think that this isn't necessary. If so, may we suggest that you examine yourself in ...more
Posted: Friday, May 31st, 2013
"Come unto Me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you all shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light" -- (Mt 11:28-30.
These words of ...more
Posted: Friday, May 31st, 2013
TEMPLETON -- The 10th annual Pinot & Paella Festival will be held on Sunday, June 2 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Templeton Park. Paso Robles Pinot Noir producers and 20 chefs will pair pinot and paella to raise money for local youth performing arts.
In 2012, a record 700 people attended the annual event. The 10th annual festival is ...more
Posted: Friday, May 31st, 2013
Welcome to the world of spices! A world where your senses are dazzled, creativity blossoms and vibrant flavors with intoxicating aromas take center stage.
Each week I will be highlighting a different spice/herb and unfolding the mystery behind some of mother nature's miracles. I'll identify their distinctive characteristics, share fascinating and helpful information, amazing health benefits, how to incorporate ...more
Modified: Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
I discovered Le Cuvier because it was the last winery on my way down to Paso Robles from westside wine country. Like a diamond in the rough, I uncovered what is now a must-visit favorite and sometimes my only reason to go out for a wine-tasting picnic. As it turns out, many visitors to Le Cuvier discovered this gem in ...more
Posted: Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
"Star Trek" fans are passionate about the world created by Gene Roddenberry. While the cast and crew of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" may have provided the best series, there's only one film that stands out as the best in the history of the franchise -- "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."
That film included some of the most ...more
Posted: Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
Wine terminology can be intimidating, silly and even enormously helpful -- if you know how to use it. Here are some answers to terms that may have been mystifying you in tasting rooms:
Acidity: This seems basic at first glance: acid is obviously acidic. But is acid bad? No. In excess acid can be a flaw because it can give ...more
Posted: Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
"And it is true that the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light" -- (Luke 16:8 NLT).
The story goes that a large church belonging to a particular denomination had stopped growing. Frustrated that the church seemed stuck and unable to reach the same number ...more
Posted: Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
Rev. LaVonne: The world is full of givers in many capacities.
Dr. Don: This weekend we celebrate those who have passed on after giving of their lives in so many ways. Memorial Day honors heroes of all kinds.
Rev. LaVonne: I feel that being generous is an inborn trait. That Spirit has given you an abundance of heart that transcends ...more
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