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COMMENTARY: Can Cherokee still be considered a tourist destination?
Cherokee is not a family friendly tourist destination any longer.
COMMENTARY: A safe place to sleep
We do have homelessness on the Boundary and there are those who are both forced into homelessness and those who are homeless by choice.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God has our hand
We must connect to what Jesus is doing and we will do well. Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water. God had his hand even though he began to be distracted by the storm and began to sink. Jesus, with His right hand, held him. Wherever Jesus is, there is safety. Answers are in the Church. You can also be an answer.
COMMENTARY: How about them dawgs…and cats?
As a Tribe, we continue to struggle with pet care. Individually, we love ‘em. Most of the responses we get when we inquire about the thoughts of the public are positive when it comes to ensuring the health and safety of animals on the Qualla Boundary. P
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Principles to choose to live by
As the Church gets older it slows down. We all get out of life what we put into it. Society now seems to want to take from others and give everything to us, but does that really ever happen?
COMMENTARY: Crystal ball
Look at our Tribal Code. It contains many vagaries and contradictory statements; not my words; words from the lips of our own Tribal Council members.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The perfecting of our faith
“My job is to perfect our faith, added Pastor Melton. “Keep on praying. His answers are ‘Yes’ and, we speak the ‘Amen.’”
COMMENTARY: My experience with gaslighting
A common technique of abusers, dictators, narcissists and cult leaders alike, “gaslighting” is an abuse tactic in which a person gains power by making a victim question reality. Abusers refuse responsibility for any wrongdoing and instead blame their victim. It is often difficult for victims to recognize the abuse.
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