In writing to the Colossians, Paul uses a metaphoric word, which is very bold, to describe permanently discontinuing certain behaviors because they have been “raised with Christ” and Christ is now their…
Category: Editorials
Cagle Grams: Character and death are better
“A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth” (Ecclesiastes 7:1 KJV). Having a good name is the same as having good…
Letter to the Editor: Let’s get the facts straight Live Oak
Live Oak City Manager Mr. Larry Sessions is being accused of theft and mismanaging funds without any facts to support those accusations. Well here are the facts not: I guess, I believe,…
Living God’s Way: Christ, our life
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist As a result of our commitment to die with Christ and God raising us “up with Christ,” there are some things we must do. Because of our…
Cagle Grams: I will fear no evil
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “I will fear no evil: for thou art with me” (Psalm 23:4 KJV). We fear things that are bigger, greater and more powerful than us and that…
Today Can Be Different: Procrastination – and God’s mercies
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist It’s 1 pm on Saturday at my house. I finally turned off the TV and sat down to write this (hopefully) inspiring column. I already feel better about…
Living God’s Way: Fighting fleshly indulgences
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist In Paul’s letter to the Romans (6:3-7), he gave the meaning behind being baptized. He said we are to die to a former manner of life, have…
Cagle Grams: Self-examination can bring revival
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord” (Lamentations 3:40 KJV). The prophet Jeremiah had been telling Israel that her ways were…
A sad course of events
I am continually stunned by the crimes committed against the working class and the elderly. Let me be clear: all crime is atrocious. But there is a particular cruelty in targeting those…
Cagle Grams: Making light of a serious situation
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the Lord, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by…
Today Can Be Different: Did you make it to Quitter’s Day?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist So many people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by the second Friday of the year that the day has earned the nickname “Quitter’s Day.” What about you? Did…
Cagle Grams: Finding complete satisfaction
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing” (Ecclesiastes 1:8 KJV). Men…
Letters to the Editor: Lee Garner
I want to thank the White Springs Town Council for giving me a longer contract by appointing me as the city manager. It is a pleasure to serve both the council and…
Letters to the Editor
Dear community, We have entered a pivotal time in our history. What we have known and taken for granted is crumbling before our eyes. We are allowing our relationships on a personal…
Cagle Grams: Finding complete satisfaction
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing” (Ecclesiastes 1:8 KJV). Men…
Living God’s Way: Made complete in Christ
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist When one is established in their faith, then they are made complete in Christ. Paul gave several reasons for this conclusion (Colossians 2:9-13). Paul began by saying…
Cagle Grams: Noise: A sign of the times
“Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me … they make a noise like a dog” (Psalm 59:1-6 KJV). The word “noise” originally…