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Columnist Jane Jayroe Gamble encourages people to view their lives clearly to determine what their "new normal" will be post pandemic.

The Untouchable Subject: Pornography Friday, April 9, 2021 @ 8:31 AM Congratulations if you read past the headline! Pornography is a head-turning subject in more than one way. Nobody wants to talk about it. But far too many are watching it. Pornography teaches people to objectify and dehumanize other people – people created in the image of God! Pornography instills in the mind of the watcher that others are to be used for his or her own selfish desires. As the user becomes addicted and seeks to view more deviant acts and imagery in order to reach the desired high, the person’s thought lif...

Realities of the digital divide Credit Ilihia Gionson / Hiehie Communications Even as more of our everyday lives take place online, roughly 10% of Hawaii residents do not have internet in their homes. High rates of unemployment over the course of the pandemic have forced many families to cut back and prioritize groceries and rent over home internet subscriptions. Families in low-income communities have also reported that low credit scores make them ineligible for free connectivity programs through telecom companies. Brad Bennett of the Kuauli Digital Opportunities Initiative discusses his org...

30 Days to Pray for Human Trafficking Victims Wednesday, January 6, 2021 @ 8:47 AM “If you are a stranger to prayer, you are a stranger to the greatest source of power known to human beings,” Billy Sunday. As 2021 arrives, it’s great to see so many people so motivated. With the turn of a calendar page, many are ready to crush their bad habits, and many Christians are preparing to renew their relationship with the Lord. But the month of January is more than just a time to restart motivation.  No, it’s even more significant. It’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and there is much t...