James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not” (Jeremiah 33:3 KJV). God is a prayer answering…
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Living God’s way: Religion approved by God
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist One of the most horrifying realities is to think our religion is approved by God when it is not. James identifies to Christians the type of…
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Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist White Springs, Fla., recently became a Gateway Community for the Florida Trail Association. I am sure that honor carries with it fame among those who hike and love…
Cagle grams: Biological and spiritual fathers
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “And Adam knew Eve, his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD” (Genesis 4: 1KJV). “For this…
Living God’s way: God blesses doers
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist Society admires and rewards people who are doers; the achievers get the reward. James discusses the need to be more than a “hearer of the word” implanted….
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Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist Several people have asked me about the historic building in White Springs which houses Suwannee Hardware and Feed on the corner of Bridge Street and US Highway 41….
Living God’s way: God’s wisdom for controlling our anger
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist Most people can control their anger, but every now and then we lose control of our temper. James informs us of God’s wisdom when it comes to…
Cagle grams: Resolutions
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses” (Luke 16:4 KJV). Our text…
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Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist Many Southern homes were filled with the aromas of well-seasoned mustard or collard greens, black-eyed peas cooked with hog jowls and cornbread for the New Year. No one…
The good, the bad and the ugly: “Napoleon”
Introduction: “Napoleon” was released to American audiences on Wednesday, Nov. 22. It was directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Scarpa. The film follows Napoleon Bonaparte (Joaquin Phoenix), his rise to…
Cagle grams: A passive mind
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD…
Living God’s way: Receiving the crown is a motivation
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist An important characteristic of the Christian is the ability to persevere when faced with various trials. As a motivation for holding fast to one’s faith in Christ,…
When insecurities or ambitions sabotage our relationships
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Do you suffer from low self-esteem? Do you pine for the pat on the back from your boss and the applause from your peers that never happens? You…
Jasper City Council holds first meeting with new city manager
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Nov. 16, the Jasper City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the consent agenda before moving to City Attorney…
Cagle grams: Christians – a peculiar people
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men. Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously and…
Living God’s way: Loving Both Friend and Foe
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist In His sixth “You have heard it said,” quotation, Jesus is telling the crowd that they must love not only their friends, relatives and fellow citizens; but,…
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Change: it happens with us or without us. My brother and I took a Sunday ride and talked about many things, including change. We rode over to the farm, now mostly in…