Paul informs the Ephesians of his request to God on their behalf. After describing who “the Father” is, Paul expresses what he wants the Father to grant to these people, namely that…
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Around the Banks
As I write this article, it is about 34 degrees outside, but the sun is shining, which makes it so much better. This year, 2025, winter has paid us a visit here in…
Cagle Grams: Some thoughts about our thinking
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “What think ye of Christ?” (Matthew 22:42 KJV). Our thought life is the genesis of our practical life, the ancestor to our actions. The way we think…
Living God’s way: Some conclusions to God’s wisdom being known
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist Paul informed his Gentile readers that God’s wisdom has been made manifest by looking at the church. He then gives three consequences, as they pertain to the Gentiles,…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnis I apologize to my readers for my failure to provide a column last week. There are times in all our lives that resemble part of the lyrics…
Black churches should open their doors every Sunday
One Sunday morning, I woke up exuberant, ready to celebrate the perpetual goodness of the Lord our Savior. My youngest son, Travis, and I jumped in the ole sedan as his sister…
Father, teach us how to love
Have you become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal? You may have without realizing it. 1 Corinthians 13:1 (ESV) says, “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels,…
Cagle Grams: What are you crying about?
“For these things, I weep” (Lamentations 1:16 KJV). “Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people. Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not,…
Living God’s Way: A portion of God’s mystery revealed
After Paul describes how the Gentiles in Ephesus could read and understand the revelation God had given him, Paul then reveals a portion of God’s mystery. He states the Gentiles are now…
Letter to the Editor – “KNOW IT ALL”
How are we to follow the rules if we don’t know the rules? How can we make good and right decisions if we don’t have all the information? If your input is…
Around the Banks
Several people have asked me about the historic building in White Springs which houses Suwannee Hardware on the corner of Bridge Street and US Highway 41. The building was constructed by the…
Evangeline’s fight is the community’s fight
I grew up in Live Oak, spending a majority of my youth getting to know people and learning new things. I believe this is a significant perk of growing up in a…
What are you trying to conserve?
Christian Peterson Columnist I recently had the pleasure of attending the Hamilton County High School production of “Bah Humbug!” While it wasn’t a production from Broadway, it was certainly enjoyable, and it was…
Living God’s Way: A portion of God’s mystery revealed
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist After Paul describes how the Gentiles in Ephesus could read and understand the revelation God had given him, Paul then reveals a portion of God’s mystery. He…
Cagle Grams: What is a resolution?
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist Time to start planning on that New Year’s Day meal. In the Deep South, we traditionally serve blackeyed peas and greens of some sort. Mustard greens are my…
Setting health goals for the New Year
Kim Griffin Contributor The start of a new year is the perfect time to focus on improving your health and well-being. Setting health goals can provide a roadmap for positive change and…