Virgin Islands youth and young-at-heart are invited to worship alongside the youth of the Church of God of Prophecy in the weeks to come as they host a two-week youth revival series, titled "Moving Forward," scheduled from Feb. 10 through 21.   »

The good thing about our memories is we are able to reflect and reminisce on the great things we've experienced and be inspired over our futures. The bad thing about our memories is we are able to remember and reconnect with the horrible things we've experienced and be doubtful and guarded over our futures. The significant difference about our good and bad memories is the good things allow us to trust and bad things cause us to judge. »

ST. CROIX - The Rotary Clubs of St. Croix and Harborside will hold their fifth annual health fair and blood drive today at the St. Croix Rescue Academy near Five Corners. »

The Catholic community of the Virgin Islands will come together to raise funds and to honor one of their own next weekend at the inaugural Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral Keys and Sword Award benefit beginning at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 in the grand ballroom at Marriott's Frenchman's Reef Beach Resort. »

We trust people to not open the exit doors on airplanes. We trust folks not to toss us off of bridges as walk by each other. We trust folks to stay on their side of the road while driving. We even trust folks not to break our hearts. We are innately designed to trust. We believe that each of us share the same interests of peace, harmony and tranquility. We believe each of us value life as much as we do. So where does mistrust come from? »

When I was in St. Louis for the launch of the Redirection Boycott for Black Beauty Supply Stores on Nov. 16, I encountered a very interesting discussion. We were at my friend, Sojohna Bell's Ladyz of Elegance Salon in St. Louis, Mo., when her father and the president of the St. Louis Cosmetology Association, Jeff Houston, got into a healthy debate. They argued who had more influence, the black church or the black salon. One backed the church because of its historical legacy in bringing black people together and executing movements. The other argued that before folks go to church, they go get their hair "done." The friendly debate was entertaining, yet insightful. »

Throughout 2010, the St. Thomas Reformed Church will be celebrating 350 years on St. Thomas with activities, concerts, services and visiting artist performances. Opening celebrations begin at 9 a.m. Sunday with a church service and music special featuring guest ministers and choirs. »

Gift cards emerged onto the American consumer market with huge fanfare. This is how it works. You go to a company of your choice and buy a gift card in any amount and later retrieve the value of the card in products or services. This has been a great marketing tool for businesses as it promotes a simpler way to shop for others. Large companies pioneered this phenomenon that became widely accepted by the consumers. So what is it really - a gift card or a lift card? »

As I reflect back on 2009, I relish in the experiences I have encountered. Some were great and some were not so great. There were times that I lost my cool and there were other times that I felt frustration. But at the end of those situations I looked back and saw that I only became frustrated because I lacked patience or full understanding. »

As the Catholic Diocese of St. Thomas moves forward with plans to carry out a project of restoration, this is an opportune time to reflect back on the outstanding ecclesiastical contributions that the Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral has made to the Virgin Islands community. »

Pastors Oral and Everine Hazell invite the community to their Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m. »

The Episcopal (Anglican) Church's Deanery of St. Thomas and St. John, and the St. Thomas-St. John Cluster of Evangelical Lutheran Churches invite the community to a joint service of Evensong for Christmastide and the Feast of the Holy Innocents at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church on First Avenue in Sugar Estate. »

We are now in between holidays. Christmas is a day old and New Year's is a week away. We are standing in the middle of the biggest day of giving and the biggest day of the year for resolutions. »

With shooting and production wrapped up for the third season of "hoodFAB," MTV personality Darren "Buttahman" Brin is looking forward to taking a break from his hectic schedule to come home to St. Thomas and visit with family and friends for the holidays. »

Virgin Islanders looking for an educational and entertaining read can now pick up a copy of St. Thomas native Anna Mae Brown-Comment's recently published first novel, "A Dawn of Promise," at Dockside Bookshop on St. Thomas and The Freudian Slip on St. Thomas and St. Croix. The novel will also soon be hitting the shelves at A.H. Riise. »