Carlton McPeak Guest Columnis Continuing to write about the interactions and attitudes of household members, Paul now talks about the employment side of the family. He talks about the responsibilities of slaves…
Category: Editorials
From the Sunny Side: Not my monkeys
Rick Patrick Columnist There are many times that inspiration for our weekly visits comes from unexpected sources and at unexpected times. For that reason, I find myself on a constant lookout for…
Cagle Grams: Departure time
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand” (2 Timothy 4:6 KJV). If we have flown on a…
Today Can Be Different: Don’t let procrastination steal your year
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist We’re well into the second quarter of this year. Are you on track to meet your work and home goals by the end of 2026? Or have you…
Living God’s Way: Attitudes between children, parents and fathers
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnis After making comments about a man’s and a woman’s attitudes within the marriage, Paul continues his discussion of household relationships. Still focusing on attitudes, Paul speaks to the…
Thanks to the Linemen Who Keep Our Nation Up & Running
Melissa Seixas, State President, Duke Energy Florida Contributor It’s easy to take reliable power for granted. You flip a switch and the lights turn on – you don’t have to wonder how…
From the Editor’s Desk: Golden eggs and tarnished lessons
Danny Federico Columnist There’s something deeply ironic about watching adults ruin a children’s event. This past weekend, I covered what should have been a simple, joyful Easter egg hunt in Live Oak….
Living God’s Way: The basis of our word or deed
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist One of the things Paul tells Christians to be thankful for is the knowledge that they can know what Jesus wants them to do or speak. When the…
Cagle Grams: What is shunning?
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed” (2 Thessalonians…
Today Can Be Different: What if God didn’t want a relationship with you?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Imagine what life would be like if God didn’t want a relationship with us. Think how incredibly hard and lonely it would be. Here’s another thought: What if…
Cagle Grams: Revival or pep rally
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee” (Psalm 85:6 KJV). There have been some noted religious movements that multitudes were involved…
Living God’s Way: Three things that cause thankfulness
Carlton McPeak Guest Columnist When people are God’s people, many things will cause them to be thankful. Let’s look at three of them: the peace of Christ, the word of Christ and…
Living God’s Way: Behavior characteristics of God’s people
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist God’s people belong to God. God’s people have died to an old way of living and been raised to a new way of living. The characteristics of…
Letter to the Editor: Open Letter in Opposition to Ordinance 1532
TO: Mr. Matt Campbell, Chairman, City of Live Oak City Council DATE: March 14, 2026 FROM: Tara Trace Homeowners Association, Inc. On Wednesday night, March 11, 2026, the day after the Live…
Cagle Grams: Beware of dogs
James H. Cagle Guest Columnist “Beware of dogs” (Philippians 3:2 KJV). We have all seen “Beware of Dog” signs. We know if we venture past that sign, we risk being mauled by…
Today Can Be Different: Speaking your mind – at what cost?
Sheryl Boldt Guest Columnist Several years ago, Brianna, a Facebook friend, reminded us that when we become wiser with our words, life becomes better. Sometimes, the wisest words are the ones we…
From the Sunny Side: Is it all in my head?
Rick Patrick Columnist I recently had a fun little chat with one of our local softball athletes who told me she insists on “doing her nails” before every game. She said she…