People often ask me when I mention the Colonial Hotel, which was part of the White Springs community for over five decades before being dismantled by the State of Florida, “Are you…
Category: Editorials
Living God’s way: Exhibiting God-like attitudes and actions
Part of the Christian character is that we are to have a loving attitude and display love for each other rather than having hurtful actions and attitudes. We are to “put off”…
An inspired challenge for wives this Father’s Day
How many dads (and moms, for that matter) would want their “parenting” televised? I can’t think of anything more intimidating. If someone made a movie about your family, how many scenes would…
Growing Through It: The Rhythm of Grace
Some nights, the right words find you when you’re not even looking. I went to a Vince Gill concert this week—a beautiful night in Savannah under soft lights and Southern air—and somewhere…
My first time giving blood – and why you should try it, too
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com I’ve always admired people who regularly give blood. It seemed like such a selfless, meaningful thing to do — and, if I’m honest, a little intimidating. I’d never donated…
Around the Banks
My family has been a part of North Central Florida for over 200 years. In comparison to some of the eastern seaboard or the United Kingdom and Europe, a short time, but…
Growing Through It: Fear, faith and a little moth
This morning, as I was getting ready to leave, a little moth flew into my car. It wasn’t big — just a tiny, fluttery thing that landed quietly on my windshield. But…
Living God’s Way: Speaking to encourage and make better
Paul, writing to the Ephesians concerning one’s character, addresses how we speak to one another. He says we are not to use “unwholesome words” but rather words that will encourage others and…
Growing Through It: Keep going, it matters
“Those articles you wrote last week were [insert two fire emojis]…really good stuff and well written! Ya might want to do some more of that!” That little message from a friend came…
Living God’s Way: The value of working
Character is an important quality of a Christian. To the Ephesians, Paul has already talked about speaking the truth and not lying, along with controlling one’s anger. His next component of one’s…
Lessons That Stuck: “Go around the leaf”
I grew up in Tallahassee and was blessed to attend SAIL, one of the best high schools there. I won’t go into detail, but I credit the school for saving my life…
Growing Through It: Faith in the fog
Amber Moore – Columnist I’ve never related much to Peter in the Bible – you know, the one jumping out of boats and walking on water with wild, bold faith. Nope, a…
The Good the Bad and the Ugly: A Minecraft Movie
Christian Peterson – Columnist Introduction: “A Minecraft Movie” was released to American audiences on Friday, April 4. The film is a fantasy action-adventure comedy based off of the best selling video game…
Around the Banks
As one drives along the highways of our home in North Central Florida, we are blessed with an extra helping this time of year of beautiful wildflowers, phlox and wild coreopsis, commonly…
Today Can Be Different: God, the reason for our hope
God, the reason for our hope When was the last time tears streamed down your face, your heart ached, and your thoughts were too jumbled to think clearly? When did you know…
Living God’s Ways: Describing the Mindset of Gentiles
After Paul encouraged the Ephesians to have unity within their congregation, he turns his attention to encouraging them to not walk “as the Gentiles also walk.” He begins by describing the mindset…
Around the Banks
School always started the same every day: the pledge of allegiance, then someone would pray. Not every kid made the team when they tried. We got disappointed and that was all right;…