Sherly Boldt Guest Columnist “I love You, Father.” When I say this short sentence, it changes my day. Every time I express my love for my heavenly Father, silently or out loud,…
Category: Editorials
On property taxes and the price of freedom
Matthew Morgan Guest Columnist On Tuesday, June 2, the Florida Senate approved a House Joint Resolution titled “Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes.” If 60% of voters approve this measure in…
Living God’s Way: God causes rebirth
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist When Peter wrote about the mercy of our great God and Father, he said that God “has caused us to be born again” (1 Peter 1:3). In order…
Cagle Grams: Ye are the light of the world
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it…
Cagle Grams: Children in the adult age group
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man” (Luke 2:52 KJV). We have a serious problem with children in the adult…
Living God’s Way: Our merciful God and Father
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist After introducing himself, Peter encouraged the brethren who were suffering. He wanted them to remain faithful to Jesus Christ in spite of all the persecution they were facing….
The Good, the bad and the ugly: “Michael”
Introduction: “Michael” was released to American audiences on Friday, April 24. The film is a biopic, detailing the life of Michael Jackson until 1988. The movie starts with Michael’s beginnings in Gary,…
Cagle Grams: Help and change are synonymous
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1 KJV). We’ve all asked for help, or will ask for help sometime in…
Living God’s Way: Sojourners who obey Jesus Christ
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist In the first century, Christians suffered much because of their decisions to be obedient to Jesus Christ. Peter addressed a group of people he called sojourners, or aliens,…
Cagle Grams: How do you try a spirit?
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know we…
Living God’s Way: Our speech and conduct toward others
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist Our speech and our conduct may influence others more than we think; people are watching. Paul provided some inspired guidance regarding our speech and conduct toward others (Colossians…
Today Can Be Different: Are we hooked on hatred?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist You thought you could stop any time. Next thing you know, you’re hooked. What went through your mind when you read my opening sentences? Likely, you thought about…
Today Can Be Different: Depending on God’s grace to care for aging parents
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Remember the energy it took to raise your children? How often did you find yourself on your knees, asking God for strength to make it through another day?…
Living God’s Way: Paul’s request for prayer
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist Church members are not the only ones to request prayer or ask to be put on the church prayer list. Paul, as he begins the conclusion of his…
Cagle Grams: Religious but lost
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to…
Vote Stefan Blue for County Commissioner District 2
Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners, District 2. As a lifelong resident of Suwannee County, I have dedicated my career to public…
Cagle Grams: Departure time
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is…